Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Portuguese Boiled Dinner (Cozido à Portuguesa)
A beloved staple of Lusophone cuisine, this hearty Cozido à Portuguesa brings together a variety of meats and garden vegetables simmered in a rich, savoury broth. Perfect for a proper family feast.
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Ingredients
1/2 chicken
300 g beef
6 slices roast pork loin
1 pig's ear
1 pig's trotter
6 pieces pork belly (entremeada)
1 meat chouriço
1 blood sausage (chouriço de sangue)
1 farinheira
1 or 2 cabbages
Carrots
Potatoes
Turnips
Rice
Salt
Water for boiling
300 g beef
6 slices roast pork loin
1 pig's ear
1 pig's trotter
6 pieces pork belly (entremeada)
1 meat chouriço
1 blood sausage (chouriço de sangue)
1 farinheira
1 or 2 cabbages
Carrots
Potatoes
Turnips
Rice
Salt
Water for boiling
Where to find ingredients
The meat cuts like pig's ear, trotter, and belly can be sourced from your local butcher (the 'craft butcher' shops are great for these cuts). Traditional Portuguese sausages like chouriço, blood sausage, and farinheira are sometimes found in the 'world foods' aisle of larger supermarkets or can be sourced from specialist deli shops and international food stores. If you cannot find specific Portuguese varieties, ensure you use high-quality local smoked sausage or black pudding as a substitute, though seeking out the originals is recommended for the authentic taste. Vegetables like cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and turnips are staples easily found in any Irish supermarket or local greengrocer.
Preparation method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil
- Add the various meats to the water and let them simmer until tender
- As the meats finish cooking, remove them from the pot and keep them warm
- Once all the meat is removed, add the vegetables to the pot with the cooking broth and boil until tender
- To prepare the rice: place the desired portion of rice into a separate pot
- Add twice the volume of the hot cooking broth to the rice
- Simmer over low heat until the rice is cooked through, ensuring it remains fluffy and loose
Observations
Cozido à Portuguesa is a substantial, traditional dish that’s ideal for gathering family and friends around the table. The preparation involves slowly cooking a selection of meats alongside fresh vegetables, resulting in an incredibly flavourful broth and a comforting, wholesome meal.
This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to recreate an authentic, soul-warming classic that highlights the culinary heritage shared between Brazil and Portugal. Follow these steps for a delicious and well-presented spread.
This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to recreate an authentic, soul-warming classic that highlights the culinary heritage shared between Brazil and Portugal. Follow these steps for a delicious and well-presented spread.
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