Preparation:
- Marinating the meat:
- Mix the pork with white wine, paprika powder, cumin, salt, pepper and some of the chopped garlic.
- Cover the mixture and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Browning the meat:
- Heat some olive oil in a large pan.
- Fry the onions and remaining garlic until translucent.
- Add the marinated pork (without the marinade) and fry until browned all over.
- Add the bay leaves and tomato paste and stir well.
- Cooking the meat:
- Add the marinade and bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the meat for about 45 minutes, until it is almost tender.
- Adding the potatoes:
- Add the diced potatoes to the pan and cook until soft.
- Adding the mussels:
- Add the cleaned clams, cover the pot and simmer until all the clams have opened (about 5-10 minutes).
- Finish:
- Sprinkle with fresh coriander and season to taste.
- Serve warm, ideally with fresh bread or salad.
This traditional dish is not only hearty and delicious, but also a great example of the creative use of seafood and meat in Portuguese cuisine.
Preparation:
- Marinating the meat:
- Mix the pork with white wine, paprika powder, cumin, salt, pepper and some of the chopped garlic.
- Cover the mixture and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Browning the meat:
- Heat some olive oil in a large pan.
- Fry the onions and remaining garlic until translucent.
- Add the marinated pork (without the marinade) and fry until browned all over.
- Add the bay leaves and tomato paste and stir well.
- Cooking the meat:
- Add the marinade and bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the meat for about 45 minutes, until it is almost tender.
- Adding the potatoes:
- Add the diced potatoes to the pan and cook until soft.
- Adding the mussels:
- Add the cleaned clams, cover the pot and simmer until all the clams have opened (about 5-10 minutes).
- Finish:
- Sprinkle with fresh coriander and season to taste.
- Serve warm, ideally with fresh bread or salad.
This traditional dish is not only hearty and delicious, but also a great example of the creative use of seafood and meat in Portuguese cuisine.
