For a taste of tropical Mozambique at home, try these delicious recipes or visit one of South Africa’s best peri-peri-influenced restaurants.
- Wok-fried calamari with mango and toasted almonds
- Steamed coconut pudding with coconut ice cream and chilli and pineapple jam
Mozam food closer to home
- Mo-Zam-Bik has branches in Ballito, Benoni and restaurants in Randburg and offers fusion food inspired by the cuisine of Mozambique and Portugal. Sip on Laurentina beer while you tuck into peri-peri chicken and chocolate rissoles. Tel 032-946-0979.
- Toni’s on Kloof Street in Cape Town is a laid-back restaurant with traditional Portuguese food, such as beef trinchado and feijoada, and delicious Mozambican curries. Tel 021-423-7617.
- Carla’s in Muizenberg is a favourite with Capetonians for its cosy atmosphere and unpretentious dishes. Go for the peri-peri prawns, caldo verde or steak, egg and chips. Tel 021-788-6860.
Locals’ tip!
by Lisa Johnston
Mozambican-born São Hoffman has been feeding hungry shoppers from her yellow caravan in the parking lot of the Mbombela (Nelspruit) Game and Pick n Pay complex for the past 12 years. Regular customers will vouch that you won’t fi nd a better prego roll anywhere in Mpumalanga. Be prepared to be patient – São’s pregos are very popular and the lunchtime queue starts well before midday.
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