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Mandioca com amendoim

Chunks of cassava boiled, then simmered in a smooth peanut sauce. A comforting, filling dish, often served as a simple family meal in Mozambique.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

595 kcal per serving

Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
81.2 g
of which sugars
8.3 g
Fat
22.7 g
of which saturated fat
3.8 g
Fiber
8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the cassava, cut it into large chunks and boil it for 20 minutes in salted water until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, blend the peanuts with a little hot water to make a smooth purée.
  3. In another pan, fry the chopped onion in the oil for 3 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the peanut purée and about 200 ml of the cassava cooking water, stir and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  5. Drain the cassava and add it to the sauce. Season with chilli and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring so the cassava soaks up the flavour.
  6. Serve hot, with white rice if you like.

Variations and tips

Spinach version. Add a bunch of sliced spinach or sweet potato leaves to the sauce for a greener dish.

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Original Ecomely recipe.