Duck Stew (Pato de Cabidela)

October 7, 2013 / No Comments

Pato de Cabidela is a very traditional Duck Stew dish from Macau. It is a signature dish based in both Portuguese and Macanese cuisine historically. It combines duck cooked together with red wine and duck’s blood to create a richly textured and uniquely tasting stew. It is best served in combination alongside some rice to fully savor the flavorful sauce. Chicken is also a very popular substitute for duck in this dish and both types of stew are very similar in texture and flavor.
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Sweet Rolls (Arrufadas)

October 3, 2013 / No Comments

Arrufadas, or Pão de Deus, are signature Portuguese sweet bread rolls that are round and crispy, with a powdered sugar and coconut topping. They are traditional signature Portuguese sweet rolls that are seen throughout many pastry shops and are perfect for just about any occasion. They can also served well by slicing into halves and covered with a fruit spread.
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Goan Xacuti Chicken (Chacuti de Galinha)

October 2, 2013 / No Comments

Chacuti de Galinha, or Xacuti Chicken, is a curry chicken dish in Goan cuisine. It is one of the most popular goan dishes for good reason. This is an intensely flavorful dish combining chicken that is cooked with a medley of signature Goan spices called Xacuti. It typically uses poppy seeds, grated coconut, and red chilies. It is usually prepared with chicken or lamb and typically served with rice or potatoes as an accompaniment. It is also known as chacuti in Portuguese.
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Liver with Potatoes (Iscas com Elas)

September 27, 2013 / 1 Comment

Iscas com Elas are a very famous and traditional Portuguese liver with potatoes dish. There are various ways to cook this dish, and you can either use pork or calf liver. These finely sliced livers are marinated with very simple ingredients, this simplicity results in the livers keeping their own intense flavor and rich texture. They are served with boiled sliced potatoes to properly even out the flavors.

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Stuffed Squid (Lulas Recheadas)

September 24, 2013 / 3 Comments

Stuffed Squid, or Lulas Recheadas, is a signature seafood dish in Portuguese cuisine. They are squid, deliciously filled with chourico, garlic, and onions. Stuffed squid is a flavorful Portuguese seafood dish that is simple and easy to make, and always sure to impress.
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Bacalhau à Minhota

September 23, 2013 / No Comments

Bacalhau à Minhota is one of the most traditional and unique Portuguese styles of cooking Bacalhau, originating in Northern Portugal. This dish includes spicing the bacalhau then frying it in oil slightly along with some potato slices and caramelized onions. The bacalhau is very flavorful when cooked in this style, and is perfect when served alongside some crunchy fried potatoes and delicious caramelized onions on top.
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