Traditional Matata: Indulge in tasty Mozambique cuisine
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- 19 Aug 2022
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Are you an adventurous foodie? If yes, get ready to fall in love with this traditional matata. This recipe includes a variety of delicious ingredients resulting in an incredible taste sensation for your taste buds.
Usually, matata is a stew containing chopped clams or other shellfish. It also includes peanuts, butter, onions, tomatoes, chillies and spinach. However, this recipe uses chicken instead of clams. The result is a delicious adjustment of the authentic one by using chicken instead. It is interesting to note that matata is one of the few Mozambican dishes that was not influenced by Portuguese cuisine.
If you are running short on time, this recipe is the perfect solution. Prepare your own pot of steaming hot matata in as little time as 20 minutes. The unique combination of ingredients results in a feast of flavours and textures that you will remember long after your plate is empty.
Next time you feel adventurous, try our traditional matata recipe. And don’t be surprised if it becomes a family favourite. Let us know in the comments of this recipe if you have tried it out.
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons sunflower oil
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1 white onion, finely chopped
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¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
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500 g chicken breast cut to cubes
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1 cup couscous cooked
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1 cup unsalted peanuts finely chopped
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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½ cup coconut milk
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1 kg baby spinach, washed and chopped
METHOD
- Heat the sunflower oil in a large saucepan, then fry the onions, chilli flakes until just softened. Read More...
