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Stone Soup (Sopa de Pedra)

August 21, 2013 / No Comments

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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Kale and Pork Stew (Couves de Barça)

August 21, 2013 / No Comments

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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Fried Seaweed Corvo Style (Tortas de Ervas do Calhau)

August 21, 2013 / No Comments

Tortas de Ervas do Calhau is Fried seaweed Corvo style, from the islands of the Azores. It is the most signature dish of the smallest island in the Azores, and is quite a unique one at that. It uses seaweed found on rocks which are very healthy and nutritious fried in olive oil in combination with some eggs, garlic, flour, onion, and Portuguese spice.
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Funje (Cassava Flour Porridge)

August 21, 2013 / No Comments

Funje is a a traditional Angolan recipe for a classic porridge made by stirring fufu (known as cassava flour) into water. It is a staple accompaniment in Angola to many dishes, including the calulu stew dishes and various others. It is a smooth and creamy mashed potato like substance that is perfect for evening out the intense flavor and wonderful spicy kicks of many Angolan dishes.
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Fish Calulu (Calulu de Peixe)

August 21, 2013 / 1 Comment

Fish Calulu, or Calulu de Peixe, is a traditional recipe made in Angolan and São Tomé e Príncipe for a signature fish stew which combines delicious vegetables cooked in red palm oil with okra and sweet potato leaves. Typically served with funje, a mashed potato like substance made from cassava flour. It is unbelievably rich in different flavors and spices, and is one of the most popular dishes in Angolan cuisine for good reason.
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Bacalhau Chickpea Salad (Salada de Bacalhau com Grão)

August 18, 2013 / No Comments

Bacalhau Chickpea Salad, or Salada de Bacalhau com Grão, is a delicious Mediterranean style salad recipe. It is a really light and healthy dish that brings out the flavor of the bacalhau perfectly with the combination of chickpeas, parsley, and olives. This is one of my favorite bacalhau recipes, and it very simple and easy to make without much fuss.
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