The Malagueta is one of the most popular chilis in Brazil, and is also used widely in Portugal and Mozambique. Its name comes from an unrelated spice in West Africa called the melegueta, which causes some confusion. The Malagueta chili pepper is widely popular in Brazilian cooking such as soups and stews, as well as regional dishes from Mozambique and Portugal. In Portugal it is often used in poultry dishes. They are also great for salsa, hot sauce and as a condiment.
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