Every recipe a hand-built original — search the whole index, then open the page.
Every recipe on this site is a hand-built original — in one place you can actually search, by dish name, country, cuisine, ingredient, cooking time, dietary preference, or calories, without hopping between sites. Save favorites, build collections, scale servings, and plan your week. Every recipe, cuisine, shelf and tool opens on a page of its own — tap any result to open its page.
Nutritional data and the nutrient composition of the foods on this site have been estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and should be used for informational purposes. Medically necessitated intakes should always be validated.
16,814 of 100,000 recipes + 2,030 desserts. Every recipe on this site is a hand-built original. Desserts ride on top and never count toward the 100,000 — that total is recipes only.
Coconut Rice is a beloved dish in Mozambique, characterized by its creamy texture and rich coconut flavor. It is often served alongside fish or meat dishes, reflecting the coastal influences of the region and the importance of coconut in Mozambican cuisine.
Matapa is a traditional Mozambican dish made from cassava leaves cooked in a rich peanut sauce. It is a staple in many households and reflects the agricultural practices and culinary heritage of Mozambique, often enjoyed with rice or xima.
Mozambicandaily, family gatherings, celebrations55 min4 servings528 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic
Portuguese and Madeiran settlers left Mozambique a beachside espetada habit: cubes of beef or whole prawns skewered, basted with garlicky piri-piri butter and grilled over coals at Maputo and Tofo beach bars. The same grill counters feed the country's prego culture, where the espetada meat slides off the stick into a crusty roll.
Trinchado was introduced through South Africa by the Portuguese; migrating to countries such as Mozambique and Angola. Trinchado literally means cut up in Portuguese, hence the slices of beef that get seared then stewed in a spicy peri peri/tomato-based sauce. Originally, trinchado was served as bar food. Whatever leftover meat was thrown into the fiery sauce and simmered until tender. The heat of the sauce plus the heaviness of the meat were considered the food to eat to sober up. Now, trinchado is served as a main course(either beef, chicken, or fish), always with a crusty Portuguese roll to