Cachupinha is one of the many variations of Cape Verde’s national dish, Cachupa. It is the more simple and easier to make version of the dish but is just as flavorful and delicious. The signature combination of squash, corn, beans, and chourico cooked perfectly together with the typical seasonings makes cachupinha the very popular Cape Verdean food that it is. It is a hearty stew type dish with intense flavor, a smooth tomato based sauce and a nice scent.
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Pork Vindaloo is one of the most popular dishes in Goan cuisine and India as a whole. Vindaloo dishes are very closed tied historically with Portuguese cuisine, as the term Vindaloo originates from the Portuguese style of cooking called “vinha de alho”, which is a traditional Portuguese way of preparing meats with wine and garlic. This style of vindaloo is a traditional Goan Pork dish flavored with chilies, garlic, fresh ginger and vinegar. The unique sweet and savory taste of this dish coming from the combination of these spices makes it the unbelievably delicious and popular dish that it is. This dish can be also made with chicken or lamb.
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Sopa de Pedra, or Stone soup, is a famous Portuguese dish originating in the region of Almerim, and unlike its name, it does not involve eating any stones. The famous tale about the soup has to do with the act of sharing in times of need. It is truly emblematic of Portuguese cuisine, as it uses all of the ingredients available in order to waste no food. Using all of the pig parts along with signature Portuguese pork sausages like chourico and morcella, it perfectly combines for a hearty rich soup that has wonderful scent and flavor.
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Couves de Barça is a traditional Kale and Pork Stew from the island of Corvo in the Azores. It is one of the signature Corvo recipes, and is typical because it utilizes all the parts of the pig in efficient fashion, to not waste any food. Because it combines all these parts with typical Portuguese ingredients like kale and garlic, it yields a wonderful and flavorful broth perfect for cooking tender pork meat and dipping with Portuguese bread, Pão de Milho.
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Feijoada à Transmontana is the most traditional and popular style of Portuguese feijoada and was the basis for all other feijoadas, including those in Brazil. It originated in the Northern region of Portugal and has been an integral dish of Portuguese gastronomy since. This dish is perfect for a large amount of guests and is a meaty dish combining different Portuguese flavors and spices. This is absolutely my favorite version of feijoada and is sure to impress. Continue Reading…
Chourico and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers, this is one of my favorite dishes. Quinoa is considered a superfood and is great in combination with some Portuguese Chourico, which has a signature spicy kick.This is a Portuguese style combination of ingredients in a stuffed pepper which you will surely enjoy. It is a delicious and hearty dish which is really quite easy to make and very flavorful.
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