Cafreal facts for kids
Frango à Cafreal is a super tasty and spicy chicken dish from Goa, a state in India. It's a popular meal that many people love to eat there. This special chicken dish actually came from the Portuguese colonies in Africa. It was brought to Goa by Portuguese people and African soldiers who worked for them.
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What is Cafreal Chicken Made Of?
This yummy dish is usually made with lots of fresh ingredients. These include green chillies, fresh coriander leaves, onion, garlic, and ginger. It also has spices like cinnamon, pepper, chilli, mace, and clove powder. To give it a tangy kick, lime juice or vinegar is added.
How is it Cooked?
Cafreal chicken is always made using whole chicken legs. These legs are first covered in all those amazing spices and herbs. Then, they are shallow fried until they are perfectly cooked and full of flavor.
What to Eat with Cafreal?
When you order Chicken Cafreal, it often comes with crispy potato wedges and fresh lime wedges. It's a very popular dish in the bars and taverns across Goa, perfect for a delicious meal.
Where Did Cafreal Chicken Come From?
People believe that this dish started in the Portuguese colonies in Africa. It might have come from a country called Mozambique. The name "À Cafreal" means "in the way of the Cafres." "Cafres" was a name for people living in a part of Southern Africa.
Cafreal vs. Piri-Piri Chicken
Some people think Cafreal chicken is the same as piri-piri chicken, which is also from Africa. In many places, they might be similar. But in Goa, they are quite different! Piri-piri chicken is usually red, while Cafreal chicken has a different color and taste.
See also
In Spanish: Cafreal para niños
