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Macanese Minchi — traditional dish from Macau, China
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Macanese Minchi

How to order / say it
Say it Minchi — [MIN-chee]
Order I'd like the Macanese Minchi, please.
Locally 我要澳门式Minchi,谢谢。
Say locally

A minced meat dish often cooked with soy sauce, potatoes, and onions.

Why try it?

Minchi embodies the fusion of Portuguese and Chinese influences in Macau. It's deeply rooted in family cooking and offers a comforting taste of local life.

How it tastes

Minchi is savory and slightly sweet with a hint of soy umami. The minced meat is tender, and the fried potatoes add a crispy contrast, creating a satisfying dish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Minchi originated in Macau during the late 19th century, as local chefs incorporated Portuguese cooking techniques and ingredients into Chinese recipes. It has since become a home-cooked staple.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g ground pork
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🧄 5 cloves garlic
  • 🥣 50 ml soy sauce
  • 🍯 10 g sugar
  • 🫒 30 ml oil

Method

  1. 1 Dice potatoes and fry until golden, then set aside.
  2. 2 In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add minced pork, cook until browned.
  4. 4 Stir in soy sauce and sugar, combine with fried potatoes, and serve warm.

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