Mozambican Cuisine

Peri-peri chicken is a popular dish in Mozambique, featuring grilled chicken marinated in a spicy peri-peri chili sauce. ¹⁾

Matapa is a traditional Mozambican dish made from cassava leaves cooked in a sauce of peanuts, coconut milk, and spices. ²⁾

Piri-piri sauce is a hot chili sauce used as a condiment in Mozambique, often made from peri-peri peppers, garlic, and lemon juice. ³⁾

Xima, similar to nshima in other African countries, is a staple food made from maize flour and served with various stews and sauces. ⁴⁾

Frango à cafrial is a dish made from marinated and fried chicken, often seasoned with garlic, coriander, and other spices. ⁵⁾

Chima is a traditional Mozambican beverage made from maize flour, similar to porridge, and often consumed as a refreshing drink. ⁶⁾

Maturola is a traditional Mozambican dish made from cassava or sweet potato, grated and fried to create a crispy texture. ⁷⁾

Chouriço is a type of Portuguese sausage often enjoyed in Mozambique, made from seasoned and smoked pork. ⁸⁾

Camarão à Moçambique is a dish made from prawns cooked in a flavorful sauce made from coconut milk, garlic, and spices. ⁹⁾

Caril de galinha is a Mozambican chicken curry made with coconut milk and flavored with spices like turmeric and coriander. ¹⁰⁾

Galinha à Zambeziana is a dish made from chicken marinated in lemon and spices, then cooked with vegetables and coconut milk. ¹¹⁾

Chacuti is a traditional Mozambican dish made from slow-cooked meat, often goat or chicken, in a flavorful coconut and peanut sauce. ¹²⁾

There are traditional Mozambican drinks made from fermented maize or millet, often enjoyed during celebrations. ¹³⁾

Feijão Nhau is a dish made from black-eyed peas cooked with spices and often served as a side dish. ¹⁴⁾

Muamba de galinha is a dish made from chicken stewed in a sauce made from palm oil, okra, and spices. ¹⁵⁾