{"product_id":"a-culinary-journey-through-the-mikko-valler-9798250817127","title":"A Culinary Journey Through the World: Angola: Muamba de Galinha","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Angola through the story of its most iconic dish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Culinary Journey Through the World: Angola - Muamba de Galinha\u003c\/i\u003e is not simply a book about food. It is a cultural exploration told through one remarkable stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Angola's culinary tradition stands \u003cb\u003eMuamba de Galinha\u003c\/b\u003e - a rich, slow-simmered dish of chicken, palm oil, garlic, chili, and tomato, served beside the smooth elasticity of funge. Its deep red color and generous flavor are unmistakable. Yet behind its apparent simplicity lies a deeper story of tropical landscapes, colonial encounters, resilient agriculture, family gatherings, and shared memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003efifth volume\u003c\/b\u003e of an ongoing series dedicated to exploring countries through their defining dishes, \u003cb\u003eMikko Valler\u003c\/b\u003e invites readers to discover Angola through the lens of its kitchen. Through history, ritual, symbolism, and sensory detail, the book reveals how a single pot of stew can reflect climate, trade, community, celebration, and the enduring importance of hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cultural and historical roots of \u003cb\u003eMuamba de Galinha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe significance of palm oil, manioc, and chicken in Angolan cuisine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe influence of African traditions and Portuguese history on the Angolan table\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of food in family gatherings, celebrations, and everyday life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy of sharing and community that surrounds the Angolan meal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional recipe for preparing \u003cb\u003eMuamba de Galinha\u003c\/b\u003e and funge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflections on memory, diaspora, and identity expressed through food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending culinary insight with cultural storytelling, this book is for readers who believe that food is more than sustenance - it is heritage, connection, and a quiet map of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis journey continues across the world - \u003cb\u003eone country, one dish at a time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mikko Valler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250817127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Mikko Valler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172329988351,"sku":"9798250817127","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-culinary-journey-through-the-mikko-valler-9798250817127","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}