The Wealth of Regional Flavors and Traditions
History of Carlos Silva - Sao Paulo, Brasil
Portuguese stew is a traditional Portuguese dish, with regional variations. The basic recipe includes beef, pork and chicken, beef and blood chorizo, farinheira and black pudding, Portuguese cabbage and savoy cabbage, carrots, potatoes and turnips. Regional variations may include ingredients such as fatty chicken, ham, salpicão, pork snout, alheira, rice, corn, pig ear, beef chorizo, blood chorizo, sausage, lamb, green beans, sweet potato, mint, yam and smoked bacon, depending on the region of Portugal where the dish is prepared.