Matapa

Matapa is a traditional Mozambican meal made with young cassava leaves that are mashed before being cooked with onion, garlic, and coconut milk. Cassava leaves are consumed in several African nations, particularly those bordering Mozambique. Matapa is prepared in a variety of ways around the country, including with peanuts, beans, and shellfish such as crab and prawns. It is commonly served with rice or xima and is quite popular.

Matapa, unlike many of the meals on this list, is unique to Mozambique. Despite sharing its name with an ancient African nation, it is a simple dish comprised of cooked cassava leaves, crushed peanuts, garlic, and coconut milk. It's as simple as it is wonderful, and it's worth travelling outside of Mozambique's Western eateries to enjoy it. Matapa is frequently eaten with rice as a main course, with tiny crabs or shrimp added to the stew for taste. It may also be served as a complement to fish or meat, and it tastes very good when mopped up with xima.