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Mozambican food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Mozambique is a country located on the southeastern coast of Africa, the country shaped by centuries of Arab trading influence, Portuguese colonization from the 16th century until independence in 1975, and a devastating civil war that lasted from 1977 to 1992. Portuguese remains the official language.

Mozambique covers about 800,000 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 32 million people. The economy relies on agriculture, with most engaged in subsistence farming growing crops like cassava, corn, and cashews…

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The average Mozambican daily plate size is

1182 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

AFRICAN BASIL

CILANTRO

LEMONGRASS

BAY LEAVES

PARSLEY

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Spices

DRY CHILI

BLACK PEPPER

CUMIN

TURMERIC DRY

CLOVES

GRAINS OF PARADISE

CUBEB PEPPER

CALABASH NUTMEG

PAPRIKA

GINGER

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Aromatics

GARLIC

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GINGER

CHILI PEPPERS

TOMATO

LIME

LEMON

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Condiments

COCONUT MILK

DRIED FISH/SEAFOOD

FERMENTED FISH/SEAFOOD

SESAME SEEDS

HONEY

TAMARIND

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