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Calulu de Peixe

The fish calulu, the most common version, served with funge.

Prep35 min
Cook35 min
Total1 h 10 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving541 kcal
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AngolaMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Dried fish300 g
  • Fresh fish600 g
  • Cassava or sweet potato leaves400 g
  • Okra250 g
  • Red palm oil3/4 cup
  • Onions2
  • Tomatoes3
  • Salt2 tsp

Method

  1. SoakSoak and flake the dried fish.
  2. CookBuild the palm oil and tomato base, add the dried fish and water and cook 35 minutes.
  3. FinishAdd greens and okra for 20 minutes, then the fresh fish for 15.

Nutrition per serving

Calories541 kcal
Protein54.8 g
Carbohydrates12.5 g
Fat30.5 g
Fibre4.4 g
Sugar4.6 g
Sodium4417 mg
Saturated fat4.4 g
Serving sizeabout 400 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Calulu de Peixe take to make?

About 1 h 10 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Calulu de Peixe?

About 541 kcal per serving, with 55 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 400 g each.

Which allergens does Calulu de Peixe contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Calulu de Peixe from?

Calulu de Peixe is a main course from Angola. The fish calulu, the most common version, served with funge.

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