Situated in the southern part of the continent, Angola bubbles with Atlantic beaches and a rich colonial history. An oil-mining nation, this country is replete with plenty of natural resources. A relatively low-key tourist destination, its Portuguese-inspired cuisine also remains largely undiscovered. With great emphasis on protein and stew, seafood and poultry comprise an important part of their staple diet.
Been through several tough times and a long civil war, right from the architecture to the food on their plates, everything has had a colonial influence in this Portuguese-speaking African nation. Let’s see what Angola has in store for us.
1.Muamba de Galinha
This flavourful chicken stew is an infusion of palm oil, okra and butternut squash. Guess what? This is actually the national dish of Angola and will tingle all your tastebuds, right from salty to spicy. The bright red colour of the stew is something that will never make you miss this dish on a spread. Best eaten with a cassava-based porridge which is traditionally called funge, rice can also be a good option for this.
2.Kizaka
3.Chikwanga
4.Bolo de Ginguba
Enjoyed reading about the Angolan cuisine? Time for you to give a try then!