Dobrada (food) facts for kids

The word "dobradinha" (from the Portuguese word "dobro" which means double) is also used in Portugal for the achievement known as double in association football.

Dobradinha

Dobrada (in Portugal) or dobradinha (in Brazil) is a traditional Portuguese and Brazilian dish made from a cow's flat white stomach lining commonly flavoured with paprika, tomato paste, onion, garlic, clove and red pepper paste. Usually decorated with green onion and mint. The adding of sliced carrots and butter beans are essential as well. White rice is often served alongside this dish, especially in the city of Porto where it is called tripas à moda do Porto.

Origin

A typical dish of tripas à moda do Porto (tripes Porto style) also known as dobrada across Portugal.

The dish originated in Porto, in northern Portugal, where it is called dobrada or tripas—people from Porto are nicknamed tripeiros. It has been a traditional Portuguese dish since the 15th century, and became also traditional in Brazil.

In popular culture

It was the theme of Fernando Pessoa's poem "Dobrada à moda do Porto".

The joke website of the UK Tripe Marketing Board featured the dish on its series of 2014 World Cup recipe cards.

See also

In Spanish: Dobradinha para niños