Pizza Portuguesa
Classic pizza with ham, eggs, onions, and olives.
Nutrition Facts
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Pizza's arrival in Brazil is linked to Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in São Paulo. Over time, Brazilians adapted the dish with local ingredients and preferences, giving rise to unique variations like Pizza Portuguesa, which reflect Brazilian tastes.
Pizza Portuguesa is a popular pizza topping option in Brazil, often enjoyed in pizzerias and at home. It reflects Brazilian culinary creativity and the adaptation of foreign cuisines to local tastes.
Pizzeria Culture
Rodízio-style pizzerias, where waiters circulate with different pizza flavors, are very common in Brazil, and Pizza Portuguesa is almost always included as one of the options.
Home Cooking
Pizza Portuguesa is easy to make at home, allowing for customization and variations to suit personal preferences.
Ingredient Availability
The ingredients for Pizza Portuguesa are readily available in most Brazilian supermarkets, making it a convenient choice for a quick and tasty meal.
Pizza Portuguesa offers a savory and slightly sweet flavor profile, combining salty ham, tangy onions, briny olives, and creamy eggs.
The base of the pizza is typically a thin or medium crust, spread with tomato sauce. The main flavors come from the combination of sliced ham, hard-boiled eggs (often sliced), onions (usually thinly sliced), and olives (typically black or green). Some variations might include mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, or peas. The interplay between the salty ham, the slight bitterness of the olives, the sharp bite of the onions, and the richness of the eggs creates a complex and satisfying taste.
Egg Placement
Add the sliced hard-boiled eggs towards the end of the baking time to prevent them from becoming dry or rubbery. You can even place them after baking, if desired.
Onion Preparation
Soaking the sliced onions in cold water for a few minutes before adding them to the pizza can help reduce their sharpness and make them more palatable.
Olive Variety
Experiment with different types of olives (black, green, Kalamata) to find your preferred flavor combination.
Cheese Choice
While not always included, mozzarella is a great choice. A milder cheese such as provolone also compliments the flavors well.
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