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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Tuna Bifes

How to order / say it
Say it Bifes de Atum — [too-nah bee-fehs]
Order I'll have the Tuna Bifes, please.
Locally Eu vou querer os Bifes de Atum, por favor.
Say locally

Pan-seared tuna steaks with spices.

Why try it?

Tuna Bifes are a local treasure that represents Tarrafal’s knack for creating delicious meals from fresh, local seafood. It's a testament to the simple yet flavorful cooking style of the area.

How it tastes

These tuna steaks are known for their tender and juicy texture, subtly infused with an enticing blend of herbs and spices, offering a melt-in-the-mouth experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

With tuna being a readily available fish along Cape Verde's coast, Tuna Bifes evolved in the 20th century, offering a convenient yet delectable way to enjoy the local fish catch.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 2 pieces tuna steaks
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🍋 1 piece lemon
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🌿 5 g thyme
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Season the tuna with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pan and add crushed garlic.
  3. 3 Sear tuna on both sides until cooked to preference.
  4. 4 Squeeze lemon juice over the steaks before serving.
  5. 5 Serve with a garnish of thyme.

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