Mozambique cuisine is a combination of the cooking traditions of the Bantu people, Indians, Arabians, and Portuguese. Meat, fish, vegetables, different cereals, and fruit are the main ingredients here. When it comes to meat, goat, pork, beef, and chicken are the most popular choices. Some dining establishments offer exotic meat for tourists, such as the meat of antelope, crocodile, and even porcupine. Rice, beans, potato, corn, manioc, and vegetables are the most popular garnishes. It doesn’t matter where in Mozambique you choose to stay, pay attention to the water that you drink. Do not drink any water you can find. It is better to buy bottled water in shops or supermarkets and drink it. Refrain from buying bottled water from street vendors. Hotels have restaurants and cafes. If you want to try something new, you can visit city restaurants.
Cereals such as millet, rice, and manioc are very popular. Among the most popular dishes, it is important to mention Paozinho with beef and pork, spicy Matapa with seafood (crab or shrimps), garlic, onion, and Mozambique Piri-Piri hot sauce with Malagueta pepper. Grilled chicken with coconut milk is a frequently ordered dish. Frango à Zambeziana or Zambezi chicken cooked in lemon juice with pepper and garlic is the signature dish of the country, as well as Piri-Piri Chicken – an all-time favorite choice. A bitter vegetable called Kakana has an original taste. This is one more symbol of Mozambique. Locals use it for different purposes, including sauces.
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