Portuguese Açorda à Alentejana

This one-serving Portuguese Açorda à Alentejana is an easy dish that packs a lot of flavor! With just 10 minutes of preparation time and 15 minutes of cooking time you can enjoy this traditional dish from Portugal in no time at all! The combination of garlic, bread cubes, herbs and spices make this dish truly unique! Enjoy!

Cooking Equipment:

• Medium saucepan • Wooden spoon • Knife • Cutting board

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Cuisine:

Portuguese

Keywords:

Portuguese, Açorda, Alentejana, One-Serving

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

2 slices of stale bread, cubed

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

1/4 cup white wine or dry sherry

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed into a powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

2 tablespoons chopped chives

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the cubed bread and stir to coat with the garlic and oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.

Pour in the chicken broth or vegetable broth, white wine or dry sherry, saffron powder, smoked paprika (if using), parsley leaves, cilantro leaves and chives. Stir to combine all ingredients together. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly and thickened up a bit.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot! Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 500; Fat – 20g; Carbohydrates – 60g; Protein – 15g

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Did You Know?

Portugal is known for its use of bacalhau, or salt cod, which is used in a variety of dishes, including bacalhau à brás (a dish made with shredded cod, potatoes, and eggs).