Minchi is the staple Macanese dish of minced meat, very popular and easy to make. Traditionally, it is often topped with a fried egg (sunny-side up) and fried diced potatoes.
MEAT BALLS
(Almôndegas)
This variation of Portuguese Almôndegas, known to some Macanese as Amonicas, is an easy and popular starter at gatherings.
POT-ROAST BEEF
(Vaca Estufada)
This is a Macanese variant of a well-known Portuguese rustic dish.
TACHO
(Mixed meat stew)
A version of the Portuguese cozido with Asian ingredients. A good example of Macau’s fusion cuisine.
CALDEIRADA
(Seafood or Meat Stew)
Portuguese fish stew, a first cousin to the French bouillabaisse; also a stew with a mix of seafood and meat.
CROQUETE
(Beef croquettes)
Four recipes: a potato croquette stuffed with minchi, two comprising minced beef or pork and one with rolled beef steak.
POT-ROAST BEEF
(Vaca Estufada)
This is a Macanese variant of a well-known Portuguese rustic dish.
TACHO
(Mixed meat stew)
A version of the Portuguese cozido with Asian ingredients. A good example of Macau’s fusion cuisine.