Cocido facts for kids
Portuguese cozido de grão (chickpea cozido)
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| Alternative names | Cozido |
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| Type | Stew |
| Place of origin | Iberian Peninsula |
| Variations | Cocido madrileño, cocido montañés, cocido maragato, cocido de pelotas, cocido andaluz, cocido de Lalín, berza gaditana, cocido lebaniego, cozido à portuguesa |
Cocido (say "koh-SEE-doh" in Spanish) or cozido (say "koo-ZEE-doo" in Portuguese) is a traditional stew. It is a popular main dish in Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and other countries. These countries speak Spanish or Portuguese. It's a hearty meal, often served warm and comforting.
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What Does "Cocido" Mean?
In Spanish, the word cocido means "boiled." It comes from the verb cocer, which means "to boil." In Portuguese, the word cozido means "cooked," "boiled," or "baked." It comes from the verb cozer. So, both names tell you that this dish is cooked by boiling its ingredients.
How Is Cocido Made?
Cocido is made with many different ingredients. It usually includes various meats like pork, beef, chicken, or lamb. It also has different kinds of sausages. Many vegetables are added too. These can be cabbage, turnips, potatoes, carrots, and chickpeas. Sometimes, other foods like eggs or cheese are put in before serving.
The main way to make cocido is to cook it slowly. It simmers over a low heat for a long time. This makes all the flavors mix together nicely. Because there are so many types, the name often includes where it comes from. For example, cocido madrileño is from Madrid.
Portuguese Cozido
In Portugal, there are several kinds of cozido.
Cozido à Portuguesa
Cozido à portuguesa is a very famous Portuguese stew. It has many vegetables like beans, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. It also includes rice. For meats, it uses chicken, pork ribs, bacon, and different parts of beef. Various smoked sausages are also added. These can be chouriço, farinheira, and morcela (blood sausage). This dish is a big part of Portuguese food history.
It is a rich stew that often has beef, pork, and different kinds of meat. It also has Portuguese smoked sausages. Sometimes chicken is included. It is served with cabbage, carrots, turnips, rice, and potatoes.
Cozido de Grão
Cozido de grão is a type of cozido where chickpeas are the main ingredient. It's a delicious way to enjoy this healthy legume.
Cozido das Furnas
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On São Miguel Island in the Azores, there is a special cozido called cozido das Furnas. This meaty stew is cooked in a very unique way. It is placed underground for four to five hours! The natural heat from volcanic activity cooks the food. It's like a giant, natural slow cooker!
Brazilian Cozido
In Brazil, cozido often uses potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and cassava. Sometimes, bananas are even added to Brazilian cozido dishes. This gives it a unique and slightly sweet flavor.
See also
In Spanish: Cocido para niños
