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Bolo do caco
Flatbread from Madeira with sweet potato, traditionally served with garlic butter.
Category: Breads and pastas
Region: Madeira
Time: 50 min + fermentation
Difficulty: Medium
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Madeira Recipes
Dishes, breads, non-alcoholic beverages, and sweets inspired by the culinary tradition of Madeira.
12 published recipes
A curation to navigate the Portuguese table.
The recipes below continue in their main categories but have also been gathered here by theme, region, or occasion.
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Bolo de mel da Madeira
Dark and spiced cake with cane honey, dried fruits, and Madeiran tradition.
Category: Sweets and desserts
Region: Madeira
Time: 1 h 30 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Espetada madeirense
Cubes of meat seasoned with garlic, bay leaf, and salt, grilled on a skewer.
Category: Meats and oven
Region: Madeira
Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy
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Peixe-espada preto com banana
Swordfish served with golden banana, an emblematic combination of Madeira.
Category: Fish and seafood
Region: Madeira
Time: 50 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Milho frito madeirense
Cubes of boiled corn, firmed and fried until golden.
Category: Starters and snacks
Region: Madeira
Time: 1 h 05 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Lapas grelhadas à madeirense
Grilled limpets with butter, garlic, and lemon, served very hot.
Category: Fish and seafood
Region: Madeira
Time: 25 min
Difficulty: Easy
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Carne de vinha-d’alhos
Pork marinated in wine, garlic, and spices, then cooked or fried.
Category: Meats and oven
Region: Madeira
Time: 1 h 30 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Bolo de caco com manteiga de alho
Typical bread from Madeira served warm with garlic butter and parsley.
Category: Breads and pastas
Region: Madeira
Time: 1 h 30 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Bolo preto da Madeira
Dark, dense cake spiced with cane honey, dried fruits, and fruits.
Category: Sweets and desserts
Region: Madeira
Time: 1 h 50 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Queijadas da Madeira
Madeiran cheese pastries made with fresh cheese, eggs, and thin dough.
Category: Sweets and desserts
Region: Madeira
Time: 1 h 10 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Malassadas madeirenses
Sweet fried doughnuts, dusted with sugar.
Category: Sweets and desserts
Region: Madeira
Time: 1 h 40 min
Difficulty: Medium
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Poncha madeirense sem álcool
Citrus drink inspired by Madeiran poncha, prepared without alcohol.
Category: Starters and snacks
Region: Madeira
Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
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