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Cachupa Cabo-Verdiana

Cultural Context

Cachupa is a traditional dish from Cape Verde, often considered the national dish. It reflects the islands' agricultural heritage, combining local staples like corn and beans with various meats and vegetables. Traditionally served on Sundays or during celebrations, cachupa is a symbol of community and family gatherings. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Cape Verde, with many variations emerging in different regions and among Cape Verdean diaspora communities.

Cape VerdeanCVmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
½ kg milho para cachupa
1 copo de feijão branco
1 copo de feijão manteiga
1 frango inteiro
1 kg de porco ou costeleta de carne
1 kg de repolho cortado em cubos
1 kg de batata doce fresca descascada e cortada em pedaços pequenos
1 kg de abóbora de inverno
1 kg de mandioca
½ kg cenoura
1 kg inhame
½ kg couve lombarda
2 cebolas grandes
3 dentes de alho
150 dl azeite
150 dl vinho branco
q.b sal
2 folhas de louro
4 ovos

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner and lower in fat.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative with a similar texture.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein and is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still being healthy.

1

De véspera, ponha o milho e os feijões de molho.

2

No dia, leve-os a cozer num tacho com água fria (ao longo de 2h30m).

3

Tempere a água da cozedura com cebola, alho e azeite.

4

Junte a couve, a mandioca, o inhame, a cenoura e os outros legumes.

5

Numa caçarola, coloque a cebola, alho e azeite e leve a refogar as carnes e o chouriço.

6

Corte o refogado com vinho branco e adicione a este refogado o milho, feijões e vegetais já cozidos.

7

Tempere com sal a gosto e deixe apurar 30 minutos em lume brando.

8

Sirva numa travessa com rodelas de chouriço.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

tachocaçarolacutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Cachupa

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