Dobrada (food) facts for kids
Dobrada (in Portugal) or dobradinha (in Brazil) is a traditional and tasty dish from Portugal and Brazil. It is made from a part of a cow's stomach, often called tripe. This dish gets its flavor from spices like paprika, tomato paste, onion, garlic, and red pepper paste.
Chefs often decorate dobrada with green onion and mint. Essential ingredients also include sliced carrots and butter beans. People often eat white rice with this dish. In the city of Porto, Portugal, it is known as tripas à moda do Porto.
Where Does Dobrada Come From?
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This dish first came from Porto, a city in northern Portugal. In Porto, people call it dobrada or tripas. People from Porto are even nicknamed tripeiros, which means "tripe eaters"!
Dobrada has been a traditional Portuguese dish since the 1400s. Over time, it also became a popular traditional dish in Brazil.
Dobrada in Books and Fun Facts
The famous Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa wrote a poem about this dish called "Dobrada à moda do Porto."
The UK Tripe Marketing Board is a funny website that promotes tripe. They even featured this dish on their special recipe cards during the 2014 World Cup.
See also
In Spanish: Dobradinha for kids
