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Mufete

Angolan grilled fish platter with palm-oil beans, boiled cassava, plantain, sweet potato, and onion relish.

Country
Angola
Region
Central Africa
Time
100 min
Serves
5
Level
medium
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4 steps 35 min prep 65 min cook (check method) 100 min total medium
1
Season fish
Rub fish with lemon, oil, salt, and pepper while the sides cook.
season 10:00
2
Cook roots
Boil cassava, plantain, and sweet potatoes separately until tender.
boil sides 25:00
3
Make palm-oil beans
Cook onion in palm oil, add beans and a splash of water, then simmer until glossy.
beans 20:00
4
Grill and plate
Grill fish until lightly charred and flaky, then serve with beans, roots, and relish.
grill 18:00

Luanda versions often feature grilled fish with feijao de oleo de palma, cassava, plantain, sweet potato, and onion relish, while river-fish versions use local catch.

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When to cook it

Best for weekend grilling, beach-style lunches, and big family plates.. Plan on a medium cook. Allow about 100 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Farofa, extra chili, lemon, and cold drinks.

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Angola national table. A structured Angola dish in the AfroKitchen archive.

Chef watch-outs
  • Stopping the base before the pepper, onion, or spice edge has mellowed.
  • Thinning the pot before the body of the soup or stew has developed.
  • Skipping the resting time after grilling.
How you know it is ready
  • The sauce should coat the spoon and taste rounded, not watery or raw.
  • The surface should be deeply colored while the center stays juicy.
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
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Farofa, extra chili, lemon, and cold drinks.

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