Peixinhos da horta

Peixinhos da horta (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɐjˈʃĩɲuʒ] or [pejˈʃĩɲuʒ ðɐ ˈɔɾtɐ]) is a traditional dish in Portuguese cuisine. The name of the dish is literally translated as "Little fishes from the garden", as it resembles small pieces of colorful fish.[1] It was introduced to Japan by Portuguese sailors Antonio da Mota, Francisco Zeimoto and Antonio Peixoto in the sixteenth century, where it was eventually developed into tempura.[2][3]

A plate of Peixinhos da horta

Preparation

Peixinhos da horta is usually prepared with green beans in a wheat flour based batter that are then deep fried.[4] Other vegetables such as bell peppers and squash are also used.

References
  1. Peixinhos da Horta
  2. Charles Lemos (1998). Everybody's San Francisco Cookbook. Good Life Publications. p. 240. ISBN 978-1-886776-01-2. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  3. Morieda, Takashi. "Tracking Down Tempura". The World of Kikkoman. Archived from the original on 2008-01-10. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
  4. S. Cunningham Dryburgh (translator) (2002). La Cucina Portoghese. Ediz. Inglese. Casa Editrice Bonechi. p. 17. ISBN 9788847609211. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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