Stew
Matapa (Cassava Leaf, Peanut and Coconut Stew)

Matapa (Cassava Leaf, Peanut and Coconut Stew)

Mozambique

100Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

Mozambique's beloved national dish of pounded cassava leaves stewed slowly with ground peanuts, coconut milk and prawns, eaten from the north coast to Maputo.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Mortar and pestle or blender
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Cassava leaves (or spinach/kale), finely shredded500 g
Raw peanuts, skinned1 cup
Coconut milk2 cups
Dried or fresh prawns1 cup
Onion1
Tomato1
Garlic4 cloves
Water2 cups
Saltto taste
Cooked rice or ximato serve

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