Galinha à portuguesa
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| Place of origin | Portuguese Macau |
|---|---|
| Invented | Between 16th century and 18th century |
| Main ingredients | chicken potato |
| Ingredients generally used | rice coconut-based sauce |
Portuguese chicken[1] (traditional Chinese: 葡國雞; simplified Chinese: 葡国鸡), also known as Portuguese-style chicken or galinha à portuguesa[2] (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡɐˈlĩɲaapuɾtuˈɣezɐ]) is a dish found in Macanese cuisine.
Despite its name, Portuguese chicken did not originate from Portugal, but from its former colony Macau.[2] The dish is not found in Portuguese cuisine.[3]
The dish consists of chicken pieces served with Portuguese sauce, which is likened to a mild yellow curry.[4]
References
- ^ Levitt, Alice (28 December 2016). "Our Latest Obsession: Portuguese Chicken at Wing Kee Restaurant". Houstonia. SagaCity Media. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ a b Hom, Ken. "Galinha à Portuguesa". BBC Food. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ "Preserving the food of Macau -- and family recipes -- at Fat Rice". The Splendid Table. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
I think the po kok gai is one of the best examples -- that translates into 'Portuguese chicken.' Interestingly enough, you'll never find this dish in Portugal.
- ^ Kwan, Michael (22 March 2016). "Exploring Hong Kong-Style Cafes: Copa Cafe Richmond". Tourism Richmond. Archived from the original on 7 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
The Portuguese sauce is like a mild yellow curry and it's not meant to be spicy at all.