Farinheira facts for kids
Farinheira is a unique type of Portuguese smoked sausage. But here's a fun fact: it's not mostly meat like other sausages! Farinheira is mainly made from wheat flour and pork fat. It also gets its special taste from seasonings like white wine, paprika, salt, and pepper.
This sausage has a yellowish-brown color. You'll often find it in traditional Portuguese meals such as feijoada or cozido à portuguesa. People also love to eat it by itself, either roasted or fried. In some modern recipes, farinheira is cooked first, then peeled. It's then mixed with scrambled eggs and served on bread or toast as a tasty appetizer.
Even though it looks a bit like a chouriço or other meat sausages, its flavor is quite different. It's tangy but not spicy, with a soft, dough-like texture. It often has a slightly sweet taste at the end. Unlike most sausages, you usually don't cook farinheira in thin slices. This is because its soft inside would spill out of the skin. However, you can fry or deep-fry it in thick slices.
Special Farinheiras with PGI Status
Some types of farinheira made in Portugal have a special status called PGI. PGI stands for "Protected Geographical Indication." This means they are made in a specific area and follow traditional methods. It helps protect their unique quality and origin.
Here are some famous farinheiras with PGI status:
- Farinheira de Estremoz e Borba: This one comes from the areas of Estremoz and Borba. It received its PGI status in 2004.
- Farinheira de Portalegre: This farinheira is from the Portalegre region. It has had PGI status since 1997.
Images for kids
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Uncooked farinheira
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Cooked and sliced farinheira
See also
In Spanish: Farinheira para niños
