Açorda
🇵🇹 A dish from Portugal
Açorda is a traditional Portuguese dish composed of cubed or sliced stale bread with garlic, cilantro, and poached eggs. It is a type of bread soup, although some variants have a consistency closer to that of a porridge.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | stale bread, garlic, cilantro, poached eggs, olive oil, water or broth |
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| 🔥Cooking method | bread soaked and simmered into a soft soup or porridge |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, garlicky, herby, comforting |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | rustic home-style meal, often a light lunch or starter |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Açorda come from?
Açorda is a dish that originated in Portugal.
What is Açorda?
Açorda is a traditional Portuguese dish composed of cubed or sliced stale bread with garlic, cilantro, and poached eggs. It is a type of bread soup, although some variants have a consistency closer to that of a porridge.