Tacho (food) facts for kids

Tacho is a special dish from Macau. Its name means pot or pan. Some people also call it Chau-Chau Pele. It's like a Macanese version of a Portuguese stew called Cozido à Portuguesa. You can find it in Portuguese cuisine.

A Look Back at Tacho

Tacho is a warm and hearty dish often enjoyed in the winter months. It can take a long time to make, sometimes up to three days! People often eat Tacho during holidays. It is a symbol of family coming together.

Some stories say that Tacho started as a way to use up leftover food. This happened after big holiday meals. In the past, Tacho was mostly eaten by wealthy families. Even today, it is still a somewhat rare dish.

What's in Tacho?

The ingredients for Tacho can change a bit depending on the recipe. But generally, Tacho uses different ingredients than the Portuguese Cozido. For example, instead of Chouriços (a type of sausage), Tacho often has Chinese sausage. Also, instead of turnips, Tacho uses Daikon (a type of white radish).

Some Tacho recipes also include Pork rind or pig's trotters. You might also find Balichão, which is a type of shrimp paste. One recipe even uses fish maw, which is part of a fish.