Matapa
Matapa served with white rice | |
| Place of origin | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Young cassava leaves |
| Similar dishes | Vatapá, Ndolé |
Matapa is a typical Mozambican dish, prepared with young cassava leaves, which are usually ground in a large wooden mortar and pestle before being cooked with garlic, onion and coconut milk. Many matapa dishes incorporate cashew nuts, crab, or shrimp.