Trinchado is a spicy sauce made from different types of meat.
It is famous in Mozambique, Angola,South Africa, and Portugal.
Many fall in love with this delicacy the first time they try it.
A plate of beef trinchado sauce with potatoes. Photo: pexels.com, @phuonghoangthuySource: UGC
you might learn how to make trinchado from simple online recipes.
This article shares some of the easiest trinchado recipes for beginners in South Africa.
In addition, internationally recognised professional Chef Xolisile recommended cuts of meat that work exceptionally well for trinchado.
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Trinchado is rich in animal protein, and spices used in the sauce give it a strong sweet aroma.
you’re free to use chicken, fish, pork, to beef.
How to make trinchado sauce
Portuguese and African trinchado have slightly different preparation styles.
Beef trinchado served with potatoes. Photo: @peaslovencarrots, triedandtruerecipeswatch (modified by author)Source: Facebook
This article focuses oncooking methodsused by Africans and Portuguese.
you could get the beef or chicken stock ingredients mentioned in these recipes from your local stores.
It takes approximately 3-4 hours to make the dish.
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Moreover, you’re free to substitute beef with chicken, pork, fish, or mutton.
If not, you will have to boil it for an extra hour.
Use the ingredient you used in step 6 to prevent spoiling the flavor.
Creamy beef trinchado sauce served with bread and vegetable salad. Photo: @bossa_buhrein, @damndeliciousblog (modified by author)Source: Facebook
Creamy trinchado recipe
Creamy trinchado is famous in both Europe and Africa.
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Be careful not to overcook the chicken because it is less tough than beef.
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Mozambique natives and South Africans usually served the sauce with spring rolls, French fries, or rice.
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What is the meaning of beef or chicken stock?
Stock is the liquid in which meat or vegetables are simmered.
Someone cutting beef into cubes. GIFS: youtube.com, giphy.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
What is the difference between broth, stock, and soup?
Traditional soup is the liquid in whichfoodis cooked.
Broth and stock mean the same thing.
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However, some chefs argue that broth is seasoned, but the stock should not be seasoned.
How do you prepare homemade beef or chicken stock?
The recipe is simple.
Chicken trinchado stew with potatoes. Photo: @recipeoftoday (modified by author)Source: Facebook
You do not have to use the ones listed in this stock recipe.
What is trinchado?
Trinchado is a healthy and spicy African/Portuguese meat sauce.
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It is prepared from different kinds of meat, including beef and chicken.
What is trinchado made of?
It’s believed that South Africans adopted trinchado stew from Angola and Mozambique, which are former Portuguese colonies.
Trinchado beef sauce mixed with potatoes. Photo: @HeartlandFoods, @Watkins1868 (modified by author)Source: Facebook
What is the best sauce to go with trinchado?
Tomato and onion-based sauces are the best to add to your trinchado sauce.
What to serve with trinchado?
Someone adding Worcestershire sauce into beef cubes. GIF: youtube.com, giphy.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
Use these easy trinchado recipes for beginners to prepare dinner or lunch.
You are not limited to serving it with bread or fries.
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The natives use a three-legged iron pot for cooking it over a wood fire.
you’ve got the option to cook all types of meat in this pot.
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Beef stew heating in a pan. GIFS: youtube.com, giphy.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
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Trinchado beef sauce served with vegetables. Photo: @anathicooks, @dinneratthezoo (modified by author)Source: Facebook
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