Chamussas Moçambicanas & Salada de Feijão Frade (Crisp Spiced Samosas & Black-Eyed Pea Salad) – Authentic Mozambique Recipe
Beloved Mozambican Indian-Ocean street meal pairing golden chamussas with citrusy bean salad.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Crisp triangular pastries filled with spiced potato and peas, Black-eyed pea and bell pepper salad, Lime dressing, Cumin, Turmeric
Ingredients for Chamussas Moçambicanas & Salada de Feijão Frade (Crisp Spiced Samosas & Black-Eyed Pea Salad) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp triangular pastries filled with spiced potato and peas, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups black-eyed pea and bell pepper salad, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup lime dressing
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cumin
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Mozambique seasoning (turmeric, coriander, garlic, fresh mint and cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, cumin, and turmeric, coriander, garlic, fresh mint and cilantro for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine crisp triangular pastries filled with spiced potato and peas and black-eyed pea and bell pepper salad with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with lime dressing and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.