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So, here’s a recipe to add to your Cape Verdean food recipes compendium: To prepare the dough, mix the flour with the yeast, the teaspoon of salt, and the sugar in a mixing bowl. Make a well at the center and add the egg, olive oil, and milk, then turn on the mixer on medium speed.
The Pudim de leite is one of the most popular sweets in Cape Verde. Similar to the Spanish flan, this milk pudding topped with caramel can melt even the toughest hearts. It’s also very easy to make, so you can have a taste of Cape Verde without getting out of your home.
If there is one thing the Cape Verdean people can brilliantly do, it’s to merge the West African flavors with the Portuguese ones in tasty combinations. The Cape Verdean pastel is one of the most popular fusion recipes, and definitely a food you must try while visiting the islands.
While the official Cape Verde language is Portuguese, most locals speak Cape Verdean creole. And something you’ll hear the street vendors scream in this beautiful dialect is “ kavala fresk ” (“fresh kavala “). In Creole, kavala means mackerel, but it’s also the name of a dish made with rice and fish.
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Q: Can I use other types of fish for this recipe? A: Yes, while Norwegian…