Technically, the recipe for calulu de peixe is a Brazilian invention. In fact, it was created half a world away from the country. Calulu de Peixe: The Trans-Atlanic Voyage, Okra and the Straits of Gibraltar, and Sustainable Palm OilĬalulu de peixe has the interesting distinction that, while it’s very much a traditional Angolan dish, it didn’t really originate in Angola. Let’s uncover the history of Calulu and okra, then we’ll journey from Angola to Indonesia to explore ethically sourced palm oil. The story of palm oil is much more controversial.
Two ingredients in calulu de piexe, okra and palm oil, each have their own interesting story to tell. Okra’s story is one of a mysterious transcontinental journey.
The history of this stew can be traced back centuries, to the time of the colonial slave trade. An Angolan Stew With Fish, Okra and Palm Oil Ĭalulu de peixe is an Angolan fish and vegetable stew with an interesting, yet somber origin.
