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Nutritional Values
380kcal
6gProtein
42gCarbs
20gFat
1gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥚 Eggs
🥜 Nuts
Confectionery Dom Rodrigo
How to order / say it
Say it
Dom Rodrigo — [dohn-hoh-DREE-goo]
Order
I'd like the Dom Rodrigo, please.
Locally
Queria o Dom Rodrigo, por favor.
Say locally
A sweet treat featuring egg yolks, almonds, and sugar.
Why try it?
Dom Rodrigo is a representation of Faro's rich tradition of convent sweets. This dish is not just a dessert but a testament to the ingenious use of regional ingredients like almonds and eggs by the nuns in historical convents.
How it tastes
It is incredibly sweet, with a rich, creamy texture due to the egg yolks, and a slightly nutty flavor from the almonds. It offers a delicate balance of flavors heightened by sugar syrup.
Origin & History — first documented: 1790
Dating back to the late 18th century, Dom Rodrigo originated in the Algarve’s convents. It became a staple marking religious and family celebrations, always wrapped in foil for festivity.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥚 8 egg yolks
- 🍯 200 g sugar
- 🥕 100 ml water
- 🥜 50 g ground almonds
- 🧂 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Method
- 1 Create syrup by boiling water and sugar until thickened slightly.
- 2 Mix egg yolks with ground almonds and simmer in the syrup.
- 3 Stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
- 4 Divide and wrap in foil, sprinkling with cinnamon before serving.
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