Caril de Amendoim de Maputo (Mozambican Roasted Peanut & Coconut Curry) – Authentic Mozambique Recipe
Rich southern Mozambican curry blending roasted groundnuts and coconut milk into a deeply savory gravy.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender chicken or beef cubes (or sweet potato), Roasted peanut paste, Coconut milk and steamed rice, Plum tomatoes, Garlic
Ingredients for Caril de Amendoim de Maputo (Mozambican Roasted Peanut & Coconut Curry) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender chicken or beef cubes (or sweet potato), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted peanut paste, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup coconut milk and steamed rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with plum tomatoes
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Mozambique seasoning (garlic, ginger, sweet onion, cilantro)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender chicken or beef cubes (or sweet potato) for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, plum tomatoes, and garlic, ginger, sweet onion, cilantro, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add roasted peanut paste and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in coconut milk and steamed rice right before serving warm.