 | This article needs additional citations for verification .(February 2024) |
 Matapa served with white rice | |
| Place of origin | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Young cassava leaves |
| Similar dishes | Vatapá, ndolé |
Matapa or matata is a typical Mozambican dish, prepared with young cassava, [1] pumpkin, or spinach leaves which are usually ground in a large wooden mortar and pestle[ citation needed ] before being cooked with peanuts, tomatoes, garlic, onion and coconut milk. [2] Many matapa dishes incorporate cashew nuts,[ citation needed ] crab, [3] or shrimp. [2] [4] It is often served over rice.
