THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES REFOGADO

(Our Play on the Ultimate Portuguese Base)

THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES REFOGADO

Ingredients: 2 Large white onions (pureed), 6 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 100ml Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp Tomato purée, 50ml White wine...

Ingredients

  • 2 Large white onions (pureed)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 100ml Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Tomato purée
  • 50ml White wine

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Gently heat the oil; add onion puree and cook until the moisture vanishes and it turns into a sweet golden jam.
  2. The Bloom Add garlic and spices with a tiny 20ml splash of wine; the sudden hiss will release the smoky aromatics.
  3. The Silk Merge Add tomato purée and remaining wine; simmer until the oil separates and turns a vibrant orange-red.
  4. The Marriage Use this silk as the base for any Portuguese rice, stew, or pasta.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive hit of raw fresh coriander matchsticks.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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