Mufete

What it really is

An Angolan fish meal served with substantial sides such as cassava, sweet potato and beans.

Mufete is an Angolan meal centred on grilled fish and served with several sides. Recipes and restaurant plates can include cassava, sweet potato, beans and an onion-based sauce.

The fish is grilled and presented with substantial sides, so mufete is better described as a meal or composed plate than as a single fish recipe. Cassava, sweet potato and beans are common accompaniments, while an onion-based sauce may be served separately. Which fish and sides appear can depend on season and location. Keeping the components distinct helps guests understand what comes with the order and what is optional. The dish's basic identity is the grilled fish and its accompanying foods; a particular sauce should not be assumed from the name. A menu should give the fish species when known, say whether it is grilled whole or in portions, and enumerate sides. Fish is an allergen; additional allergens depend on the sauce, beans, oil and any shared cooking equipment. The entity's estimate describes a representative plate and should not be treated as restaurant-specific nutrition data.

Keep the grilled fish, starches, beans and sauce distinct on the plate so the diner can see what is included. Name the fish species when known and identify which sides are part of the serving.

How it's served

• As a composed plate with the fish and sides kept distinct.
• With the sauce served alongside so diners can add it to taste.
• As a substantial main meal shared or served individually.

How to write it on the menu

• Name the fish species and cooking method used.
• List which starches, beans and sauces are actually on the plate.
• Check whether the sauce contains palm oil, chilli or other additions.