Cuisine in Mozambique

Signature dishes

Prawn Piri-Piri

Representative seafood dish of large prawns marinated in chili sauce and charcoal-grilled.

Region: Coastal areas
Main ingredients: Prawns, Piri-piri sauce, Lemon, Garlic

Matapa

Rich stew simmering cashew nuts and cassava leaves in coconut milk.

Region: Southern region
Main ingredients: Cassava leaves, Coconut milk, Cashew nuts

Xima

Staple food of kneaded cornmeal eaten combined with other dishes.

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Cornmeal, Water, Salt

Calanga

Peanut-based beef stew.

Region: Central region
Main ingredients: Beef, Peanuts, Tomatoes, Onions

Carapau na Brasa

Whole mackerel family fish grilled over charcoal with condiment sauce.

Region: Coastal areas
Main ingredients: Mackerel, Garlic, Lemon, Piri-piri

Fried Cashews

Simple snack of roasted cashew nuts dusted with rock salt.

Region: Northern region
Main ingredients: Cashew nuts, Salt

Feijoada Moçambicana

Home cooking of Portuguese origin stewing beans and meat.

Region: Urban areas
Main ingredients: Kidney beans, Pork, Chorizo, Tomatoes

Cacoso

Preserved meat dish stewing smoked beef and vegetables.

Region: Tete Province
Main ingredients: Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Spices

Cashew Nut Cookies

Fragrant baked goods kneading crushed cashew nuts.

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Cashew nuts, Wheat flour, Eggs, Sugar

Mukata

Old colonial-style barbecue serving skewered meat on iron plate.

Region: Maputo
Main ingredients: Chicken, Beef, Piri-piri, Herbs