Mozambique’s traditional cuisine shows strong Portuguese influences when it comes to flavours and recipes, primarily using fresh seafood as a base.
A staple food in the country is a porridge made from maize or cornflour, referred to as xima (xhi-mah). They generally serve it with vegetables and beans or fish. Coconut and cashew nuts also make a frequent appearance in Mozambican dishes, and Piri-Piri is a famous Mozambican sauce commonly used as a condiment.