Portuguese sauce facts for kids
Portuguese sauce is a special kind of sauce that comes from Macau. It's a big part of what's called Macanese cuisine, which is the unique food style of Macau.
A plate of Galinha à portuguesa, which uses Portuguese sauce
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| Type | Curry |
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| Place of origin | Macau |
| Main ingredients | Curry powder, coconut milk |
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| Chinese | 葡汁 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | Portugal sauce | ||||||||||
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In Macau, this sauce is known as Molho português in Portuguese. It gets its flavor from curry powder and is made thick and creamy with coconut milk.
What is Portuguese Sauce Used For?
Portuguese sauce is a very important ingredient in a famous dish called Galinha à portuguesa. In English-speaking places, this dish is often called Portuguese Chicken. It's a popular and tasty meal in Macau.
Where Did It Come From?
Even though it's called "Portuguese sauce," it's actually a unique invention from Macau. It's not a sauce that is traditionally used in Portuguese cuisine (the food from Portugal itself).
Some people believe that the idea for this sauce might have come from when Portugal had control over parts of India, like Daman and Diu. Because of this, Portuguese sauce is sometimes compared to a mild yellow curry. It shows how different cultures can mix and create new and exciting foods!
