Portuguese egg tarts, Macau

BBC TravelAug 17, 2023

Home of the first fusion food?

One of Macau’s most talked about dishes is the egg tart. But while the local spin on creme brulee deserves plenty of gastronomic attention, this legacy of the Portuguese is just ...

Circles of buttery pastry filled with sweet custard.

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Galinha à PortuguesaRestaurantPortuguese-style chicken with turmeric and coconut milk.
Galinha à AfricanaRestaurantAfrican chicken marinated in spicy piri-piri sauce.
CabidelaRestaurantDuck cooked in broth with spices, vinegar, and blood.
BacalhauPlaceDried, salted cod is a staple seasoning.
Burmese Fish Soup noodlesRestaurantA South East Asian snack.
Pork chops bunsRestaurantJuicy, fried pork chop in a soft white bun.
Portuguese egg tartsRestaurantCircles of buttery pastry filled with sweet custard.
Indonesian savoury snacksRestaurant
Taipa VillageNeighborhood

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Home of the first fusion food?