PORK
STUFFED BITTER MELON
(Amargoso Lorcha)
The shape of the bitter melon is reminiscent of the lorcha, a boat once used in Macau to combat pirates.
MINCHI
(Minced meat)
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.
PORCO BALICHÃO TAMARINHO
(Pork with tamarind and krill sauce)
A good example of Macau’s fusion cuisine, blending tamarind and krill sauce in an exotic flavour. It is always served with Arroz Carregado.
APA BICO
(Steamed savoury dumpling)
Once a regular starter at Macanese parties, this is well worth trying again.
CAPELA
(Pork meat loaf)
It looks elaborate but is in fact quite easy to make and is a hit with people of all backgrounds and tastes.
PORCO BAFAÇÁ
(Braised and roasted pork)
Marinading pork in turmeric sauce for hours and then slow cooking it results in a dish to remember.
BEBINGA DE RABONO | LO PAK KOW
(Daikon savoury pudding)
This popular Chinese dish was adopted by Macanese.
TACHO / PELE CHAU CHAU
(Mixed meat stew)
A rich and flavoursome dish blending the flavours of mixed meats and vegetables.
SOPA DE ALETRIA
(Vermicelli soup with pork dumplings)
Untested recipe
PORCO VINHO D’ALHO
(Pork with wine and garlic)
This is a mildly flavoured Portuguese dish but when it was introduced into Goa in India, chillies and other spices were added and it migrated into the fiery Vindaloo curry.
LUK-KIT
(Minchi croquette)
Simple ingredients for an easy snack.
ARROZ GORDO
(Rich rice with mixed )
This is an impressive dish for great occasions.
CANJE
(Congee)
Comfort food learned from the Chinese, with a wide choice of ingredients.
ALMÔNDEGAS
(Meat balls)
This variation of Portuguese Almôndegas, known to some Macanese as Amonicas, is an easy and popular starter at gatherings.
FEIJOADA
(Pork and beans, Macau style)
The national dish of Brazil, with variations throughout all the world where Portugal had settlements.
INHAME CHAU-CHAU COM LAP-YÔCK
(Braised Pork Belly with Chinese Sausage and Yam)
SOPA DE VANTAN
(Wonton soup)
A classic Chinese dish
CHAU CHAU CHILI
(Spicy stir-fried pork)
A popular old family recipe
COZIDO
Mixed meat stew
A rustic stew of meats and vegetables, blending all the flavours.
CHOURIÇO
(Sausage)
Several recipes for pork and beef sausages
CHILICOTE
(Fried Savoury Pastries)
The popular pastry that appeared at every major Macanese gathering
BOLO DE CARNE COM TOMATE
(Meat loaf with tomatoes)
CHOW MEI FUN
(Fried rice noodles with pork)
DIABO
(Rich, spicy Macanese dish of mixed meats)
The famous rich, spicy Macanese dish of mixed meats
TORESMO
(Pork crackling)
A delicious snack; people on a diet will struggle to resist this temptation.