Stew
Matata (Clam and Peanut Stew)

Matata (Clam and Peanut Stew)

Mozambique

60Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A coastal southern-Mozambican stew of clams and ground peanuts simmered with tender young pumpkin leaves, a purely African dish with no Portuguese influence.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
Ingredients
Fresh clams in shell (or shelled clam meat)1 kg
Raw peanuts, skinned1 cup
Pumpkin leaves or spinach, shredded4 cups
Onion1 large
Tomatoes3
Garlic3 cloves
Vegetable oil3 tbsp
Fresh red chilli (piri-piri)1
Water2 cups
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Cooked white riceto serve

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