Fish Calulu, or Calulu de Peixe, is a traditional recipe made in Angolan and São Tomé e Príncipe for a signature fish stew which combines delicious vegetables cooked in red palm oil with okra and sweet potato leaves. Typically served with funje, a mashed potato like substance made from cassava flour. It is unbelievably rich in different flavors and spices, and is one of the most popular dishes in Angolan cuisine for good reason.
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Bacalhau Chickpea Salad, or Salada de Bacalhau com Grão, is a delicious Mediterranean style salad recipe. It is a really light and healthy dish that brings out the flavor of the bacalhau perfectly with the combination of chickpeas, parsley, and olives. This is one of my favorite bacalhau recipes, and it very simple and easy to make without much fuss.
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Mamão com Vinho de Porto is a very popular Angolan Papaya and Port wine dessert. This is one of the most traditional signature Angolan desserts. It combines the wonderful sweetness of Portuguese port wine with Angolan Papayas to make for a fruity and light dessert perfect for enjoying after a large meal.
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Caldeirada de Cabrito is a traditional Angolan Goat Stew. Using Portuguese and Angolan ingredients in unison, it combines the wonderful flavors of chourico and goat together in a rich and flavorful stew with a spicy kick coming from some Piri Piri sauce.
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Creme de Mamão is a Mozambique Papaya Egg Pudding that is a very popular dessert in Mozambique. It combines the Portuguese style of egg puddings with the Mozambique flavors of Papaya in a smooth and creamy light dessert. Simple and easy to make, it is perfect for enjoying in the summer months.
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A Galão is a signature Portuguese style coffee that is most similar to a latte or cappuccino. Served in a tall glass, it is rich, milky, and sweet. A Galão is one of the most popular and typical drinks seen at a Portuguese coffee or pastry shop for good reason. Perfect for breakfasts or brunch, while serving in typical Portuguese style with a savory or sweet pastry on the side. Simple and easy to make.
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