Encharcada

🇵🇹 A dish from Portugal

Encharcada is a traditional Portuguese conventual sweet of egg yolks boiled in sugar syrup and then broiled.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredients	egg yolks, sugar, water, cinnamon
🔥Cooking method	yolks cooked in sugar syrup then broiled on top
👅Flavour & style	very sweet, rich, custardy, caramelized surface
🕒When it’s eaten	dessert, convent-style sweet

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Where does Encharcada come from?

Encharcada is a dish that originated in Portugal.

What is Encharcada?

Encharcada is a traditional Portuguese conventual sweet of egg yolks boiled in sugar syrup and then broiled.