Matapa

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

For the genus of grass skipper butterflies, see Matapa (butterfly).
Matapa
Matapa served with white rice
Place of originMozambique
Main ingredientsYoung cassava leaves
Similar dishesVatapá

References
  1. 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.
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