Recipe: Chanfana Ou Lampantana – A Mozambican Culinary Delight
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Servings: 3-4
Ingredients:
- 3 slices of bacon
- 120ml olive oil
- 125g onions, finely chopped
- 25g paprika
- 2 cloves
- 5g nutmeg, freshly grated
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 piri-piri pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cups red wine (preferably a robust one)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1266
- Fat: 42.5g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6g
- Cholesterol: 302.1mg
- Sodium: 598.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 4.7g
- Protein: 106.2g
Recipe Category: Very Low Carbs
Keywords: Weeknight, Oven
Description:
Chanfana Ou Lampantana, a delightful dish originating from the Beira provinces in Mozambique, is a culinary masterpiece traditionally served at large gatherings. This gastronomic delight, which can be prepared with either goat or lamb, carries the essence of Mozambican cuisine. Best enjoyed when prepared a day in advance and reheated, it boasts a rich blend of flavors that tantalize the taste buds.
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius, ensuring it’s ready to embrace the aromatic infusion of flavors.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a pot, place the succulent meat alongside the savory bacon. Drizzle with the fragrant olive oil, ensuring a generous coating. Introduce the finely chopped onions, paprika, cloves, freshly grated nutmeg, bay leaves, parsley, minced garlic, and the fiery piri-piri pepper.
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Wine Bath:
- Cover this symphony of ingredients completely with the bold red wine. This redolent concoction promises to be the heart of the dish. Seal the pot with a lid, preparing it for its flavorful journey.
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Initial Oven Roast:
- Slide the pot into the preheated oven (200 degrees C) and let it dance with the heat for the first hour. This phase sets the foundation for the delectable flavors to unfold.
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Stir and Wine Enhancement:
- After an hour, unveil the pot, giving the contents a gentle stir. Assess the need for more wine, adding if necessary to enhance the richness of the broth.
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Temperature Reduction:
- Recover the pot with its lid and gracefully lower the oven temperature to 100 degrees Celsius. This controlled heat ensures a slow and thorough infusion of flavors.
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Patient Overnight Cooking:
- Continue the culinary journey, allowing the dish to cook preferably overnight. The slow cooking process ensures the tenderness of the meat, with the duration varying based on the age of the lamb or goat.
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Final Presentation:
- As the aroma permeates your kitchen, signaling the dish’s readiness, it’s time to present this Mozambican delight. Serve the Chanfana Ou Lampantana with potatoes boiled in their jackets, adding a rustic touch to this exquisite culinary creation.
In this symphony of flavors, the smokiness from bacon, the warmth of paprika, and the heat from piri-piri unite, creating a harmonious dish that pays homage to Mozambican culinary heritage. This Very Low Carb creation, with its rich protein content, is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritional powerhouse. Prepare it with love, savor it with delight, and share the joy of Mozambican cuisine with those around you.
