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Nutritional Values

🔥720kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑36gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Cachupa Refogada

How to order / say it
Say it Cachupa Refogada — [ka-choo-pa reh-foh-ga-da]
Order I'll have the Fried Cachupa, please.
Locally Vou querer a Cachupa Refogada, por favor.
Say locally

A fried version of the slow-cooked cachupa stew.

Why try it?

Cachupa Refogada is a classic morning dish, offering a unique glimpse into the daily life and sustenance of Sao Filipe. It represents the resourcefulness and flavors of Cape Verdean home cooking.

How it tastes

This dish features a complex, smoky flavor from fried corn and beans, combined with savory meats and spices. It's hearty, aromatic, and full of texture.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, Cachupa Refogada is an adaptation of the national dish cachupa. It became popular in Sao Filipe as a way to reuse leftovers, showcasing Cape Verdean thrift and flavor innovation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g corn
  • 🫘 100 g kidney beans
  • 🥩 150 g pork
  • 🥩 100 g sausage
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🌿 2 leaves bay leaves

Method

  1. 1 Prep corn and beans by soaking overnight.
  2. 2 Sauté pork and sausage with onions until browned.
  3. 3 Add cooked corn and beans, stir fry until lightly crispy.

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