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Portugal Cuisine and Food
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Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a popular dessert in Spain, Turkey and Greece,
as well as Portugal. It is commonly made with milk, and sometimes
with water. For extra tenderness, Portuguese cooks first simmer
the rice in water and then add it to the milk. Garnishes range
from nuts and raisins to pomegranate seeds and cinnamon.
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Gratin of Salt Cod and Potatoes
Gomes de Sa was a well-regarded restaurateur from the city
of Porto, and this dish, one of his specialties, has become
a permanent part of the sizable Portuguese repertoire of salt
cod recipes. This classic dish can be assembled up to 8 hours
in advance and then reheated in the oven just before serving
time.
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Green Soup with Kale and Potatoes
The dark green Galician cabbage used by Portuguese cooks for
this winter soup is not easily found outside of Portugal,
but kale or collard greens can be substituted.
Bowls of the soup are often drizzled with chili pepper sauce.
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Bread Soup with Cilantro, Garlic and Poached Egg
This Portuguese soup from the province of Alentejo is known
as a sopa seca, or 'dry soup', because its primary
ingredient is bread. Each serving is topped with a poached
egg that the diner must break with a spoon and swirl into
the soup.
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Stewed Clams with Sausage, Ham and Tomatoes
The name for this dish from the Algarve, clam-shaped copper
cooking vessel, known as a cataplana, in which it is classically
cooked. Serve this dish as a light supper or lunch, accompanied
with lots of bread for soaking up any extra juices, or spoon
it over rice or alongside boiled potatoes for a more substantial
main course. Chili pepper sauce, is served on the side.
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Pork Ragout with Sweet Red Peppers and Lemon
This recipe combines the best of two classic Portuguese dishes.
One sautés and then braises pork slices with sweet red peppers
and white wine, the other stews cumin and garlic scented pork
in white wine. The aromatic result is perfectly accented with
slices of lemon and chopped cilantro.
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