Pizza Portuguesa
Pizza with mozzarella, ham, eggs, onions, and olives.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Forneria
Pizza Portuguesa's origins are intertwined with Italian immigration to Brazil, particularly to São Paulo, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brazilians adapted Italian pizza recipes, incorporating local ingredients and preferences, leading to unique variations like Pizza Portuguesa.
Pizza Portuguesa is a popular and widely available pizza topping in Brazil, frequently found in pizzerias across the country. It's considered a classic choice, often enjoyed during casual gatherings, family meals, and celebrations.
Popularity
Pizza Portuguesa is one of the most popular pizza toppings in Brazil, alongside other Brazilian-style pizzas like Pizza de Frango com Catupiry (Chicken with Catupiry cheese).
Social Gatherings
Pizza is commonly eaten during social gatherings, parties, and family meals in Brazil, and Pizza Portuguesa is a frequent choice.
Regional Variations
While the core ingredients remain the same, slight regional variations in the preparation or specific type of ham and olives used can exist.
Pizza Portuguesa offers a savory and slightly tangy flavor profile with a combination of salty ham, creamy mozzarella, rich eggs, pungent onions, and briny olives.
The mozzarella provides a mild, milky base, while the ham adds a salty and smoky cured meat flavor. Hard-boiled eggs introduce a creamy richness. The onions contribute a sharp, pungent bite that mellows as it cooks. Olives deliver a briny, slightly bitter flavor that complements the other ingredients.
Ingredient Quality
Use good quality ham and mozzarella for the best flavor. Fresh mozzarella is preferred, but low-moisture mozzarella works well too.
Egg Preparation
Hard-boil the eggs to the desired firmness and slice or quarter them for even distribution on the pizza.
Onion Preparation
Thinly slice the onions to ensure they cook through evenly and don't overpower the other flavors. Soaking them in water for a few minutes can mellow their sharpness.
Olive Selection
Choose your favorite type of olives. Black olives are commonly used, but green olives can also be used. Pitted olives are easier to work with.
Baking Temperature
Bake at a high temperature to ensure a crispy crust and melted cheese. Monitor the pizza closely to prevent burning.
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