Pizza Portuguesa
Pizza with ham, eggs, onions, olives, and mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Facts
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Pizza in Brazil, especially in São Paulo, has Italian roots, brought by Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Pizza Portuguesa evolved as a uniquely Brazilian creation, adapting traditional pizza with local ingredients and preferences.
Pizza Portuguesa is a popular and widely available pizza variation in Brazil, often found in pizzerias across the country. It represents a fusion of Italian culinary heritage with Brazilian tastes and preferences.
Family Gatherings
Pizza, including Pizza Portuguesa, is a common choice for family meals and gatherings in Brazil. It's a shared dish that brings people together.
Pizzeria Culture
Brazil, particularly São Paulo, has a vibrant pizzeria culture. Pizzerias often offer a wide range of pizza toppings, including traditional Italian options and uniquely Brazilian creations like Pizza Portuguesa.
Late-Night Food
Pizza is also a popular late-night food option in Brazil, and Pizza Portuguesa is frequently ordered for delivery or enjoyed at late-night eateries.
Pizza Portuguesa is a savory and slightly tangy pizza, characterized by the combination of ham, eggs, onions, olives, and mozzarella cheese.
The foundation is typically a classic pizza dough topped with tomato sauce. The mozzarella provides a creamy and mild base. The ham adds a salty and savory element. The hard-boiled eggs contribute a rich, almost custard-like texture. Onions provide a sharp, pungent flavor that mellows during baking. Finally, olives offer a salty, briny, and slightly bitter counterpoint to the other ingredients, creating a balanced and complex taste profile.
Egg Preparation
Hard-boil the eggs and slice them thinly to ensure they cook evenly on the pizza and are easy to eat.
Onion Sautéing
Consider lightly sautéing the onions before adding them to the pizza to soften their flavor and texture.
Olive Variety
Use good quality olives, such as Kalamata or Castelvetrano, for a more intense and complex flavor.
Cheese Choice
While mozzarella is traditional, you can experiment with other melting cheeses like provolone or catupiry (a Brazilian cream cheese) for a different flavor profile.
Baking Temperature
Bake the pizza at a high temperature (around 450-500°F or 230-260°C) for a crispy crust and melted cheese.
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