My Portugal: Recipes and Stories
Mozambique shrimp and okra with piri piri
The Portuguese arrived in Mozambique as a trading stop and gradually occupied the nation for about 470 years, one of the most brutal occupations in history. Vasco da Gama stopped in Mozambique on the way to India in 1498. It was a stop to refuel and rest. What he found was a vibrant trading community between the Arabs and the Swahili communities. By 1505, the Portuguese had taken over the island and controlled the trade in ivory and gold from Africa. They set up a system of "Prazo", wherein...
Portuguese-influenced Goan eggplant curry
The Portuguese were the first European nation to arrive in India when Vasco de Gama reached the Malabar coast in 1498 AD. They proceeded...
Roasted squash soup
Squash and pumpkin are generally used as fillers in curries and stews. They gain prominence on the table only occasionally, especially...
Strawberries with ricotta cream
For me, desserts are about seasonal fruit and light. I generally try to end dinners with a healthy fruit dessert rather than a heavy cake...