Our recipe of the day is a delicious dish for Macau African Chicken, known as Galinha à Africana from Macau. It is a true combination and fusion of culture and cuisine stemming from the different ingredients and style of cooking. The pimenta comes from the Portuguese side, the peanut from the African, the spice from the Chinese, and the coconut from India.
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Crab Congee is a delicious and popular soup from the region of Macau. This soup is very similar to the Portuguese Canja soup and the word congee is related to the Portuguese word canja as the two have the same origin, stemming from the strong Portuguese influence in the region since the 16th century. The cultural cuisine of both the Cantonese and Portuguese both derive from flavor and effectiveness in simplicity which is what makes both styles of cooking so great. The combination of the crab in this soup makes the broth so scented and flavorful and truly a dish to enjoy. Try this one out and tell us what you think you will definitely love it!
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This is a simple & easy recipe for traditional Portuguese Roasted Mackerel, or Chicharros. One of the most popular and traditional dishes in Portuguese cuisine, I have enjoyed this dish more times than I can count and it just never gets old. This type of dish truly exemplifies the best aspects of Portuguese cuisine, fish made with a simplicity in style but delicious in taste. Roasted Chicharros maintain a rustic and unique taste yet they can be made without all the fuss. We are sure you will love this dish as much as we Portuguese do, so try it out and tell us what you think!
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This is a delicious recipe for the Macau Po Egg Tart, a famous Portuguese style egg tart pastry from Macau. These egg tarts come from the original Portuguese Pastéis de Nata recipe and are quite similar, with a twist. They are unbelievably delicious and sweet with a great crispy texture on top. They originated in Coloane in Macau, and are the most popular sweet in the region and all over the world. They are perfect for those with a true sweet tooth. These are pretty simple to make so try them out and tell us what you think, we are sure you will love them!
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Vitela com Cogumelos is a typical Portuguese recipe using veal in combination with some flavorful mushrooms. It is a dish with not only great taste but an unbelievable scent and look. It is quite easy to make and is impressive how rich and decadent the flavors are when complete. Continue Reading…
Macau pork chop buns are one of the most popular and delicious eats from the Macau region. They are a combined fusion of Chinese and Portuguese cultural cuisine. Our awesome take on this wonderful dish uses the Portuguese flavor of olive oil and garlic in combination with the unique flavor of Himalayan salt and ginger from Macau cuisine. The delicious conclusion of finishing the sandwich and chewing on the pork bone can only be experienced by eating it yourself. It is a truly unique concoction of flavor and design and it is no surprise why it is such a popular eat in the area and across the world.
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