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Name: Traditional Angolan Calulu (Fish or Meat Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Angola
Ingredients: 500g firm white fish (such as cod, tilapia, or snapper), cut into large chunks, or 500g chicken, beef, or pork, cut into bite-sized pieces; 100g dried shrimp, rinsed; 100g dried fish (optional, for extra flavor); 1/2 cup palm oil (dende oil); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large tomato, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 sprigs fresh jambu leaves (or substitute with spinach and a pinch of watercress for a similar effect); 200g fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 bunch of watercress (or spinach), roughly chopped; 4 cups fish or vegetable stock (or water); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Calulu

🇦🇴 Angola

Coastal regions

Hearty fish or meat stew with dried shrimp, okra, and greens like jambu.

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