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Portuguese Seafood Rice — traditional dish from Macau, China
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾80gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Portuguese Seafood Rice

How to order / say it
Say it 葡国海鲜饭 — [poo GWOH hai-xiaan fahn]
Order I'd like the Portuguese Seafood Rice, please.
Locally 我要一个葡国海鲜饭,谢谢。
Say locally

A hearty, savory dish of rice and assorted seafood in a rich sauce.

Why try it?

This dish highlights Macau's connection to both the sea and its Portuguese heritage, offering a taste of traditional Portuguese cooking with local ingredients.

How it tastes

Rich, savory, and slightly aromatic, this dish offers a tender rice texture infused with the flavors of the sea, punctuated by the richness from tomatoes and spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1550

Arising from Portuguese maritime traditions in the 16th century, Macau adapted this dish by incorporating local seafood, making it a mainstay of special occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice
  • 🦐 150 g shrimp
  • 🦐 150 g mussels
  • 🥕 100 g tomato
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Sauté chopped onion and tomato in olive oil until softened.
  2. 2 Add rice and stir to coat in the mixture, then add hot water.
  3. 3 Simmer and add seafood, allowing flavors to meld.
  4. 4 Cook until all ingredients are tender and adjust seasoning before serving.

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