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Buchada

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Buchada is a traditional Brazilian dish. It is made from the stomach lining of a goat or sheep, which is cleaned, boiled, and then cooked with various seasonings and ingredients such as parsley, onions, garlic, and sometimes, bacon. The dish is known for its bold flavors and unique texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 1384

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds goat stomach lining cleaned and boiled or sheep stomach lining
  • 1 pound goat liver or sheep liver, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound bacon diced
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hot pepper sauce (optional, for added spice)
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Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or stew pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy and browned. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  4. Add the finely chopped liver to the skillet and cook until it is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  5. Now, add the boiled and cleaned stomach lining to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients.
  6. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce (if using) over the mixture according to your taste preferences. Stir well to distribute the flavors.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the Buchada simmer for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with the crispy bacon and fresh chopped parsley.
  9. Serve Buchada hot with rice, beans, and a side of toasted cassava flour, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1384kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 61gFat: 122gSaturated Fat: 48gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 54gCholesterol: 640mgSodium: 302mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 28226IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 12mg

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