Matapa

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Matapa
A white plate full of white rice and matapa
Matapa served with white rice
Place of originMozambique
Main ingredientsYoung cassava leaves
Similar dishesVatapá

Matapa is a typical Mozambican dish, prepared with young cassava leaves,[1] which are usually ground in a large wooden mortar and pestle[citation needed] before being cooked with garlic, onion and coconut milk.[1] Many matapa dishes incorporate cashew nuts,[citation needed] crab,[2] or shrimp.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Oberholzer, Sanet (2023-11-30). "RECIPE | Matapa and prawns to get you in the mood for the holidays". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  2. ^ Odusanya, Yemisi (2018-07-14). "6 delicacies you must try in Mozambique". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2024-02-21.