Matata (Clam and Peanut Stew)

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Matata (Clam and Peanut Stew)

Matata (Clam and Peanut Soup) is a traditional Mozambican recipe for a classic stew of clams, spinach and onions in a peanut and chilli sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mozambican version of: Clam and Peanut Stew (Matata).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

55 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetable Recipes Mozambique Recipes

Ingredients:

200g onions, finely chopped
60ml olive oil
700g canned, chopped clams (or fresh clams if available)
200g peanuts, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red chilli flakes
700g spinach, finely chopped

Method:

Fry the onions in the olive oil until just soft then add the clams, peanuts, tomatoes, salt, black pepper and chilli flakes. Simmer gently for 30 minutes then add the spinach. Cover the pan tightly and continue cooking until the spinach has wilted.

Adjust the seasoning and serve on a bed of boiled rice.