How to make Cataplana

In a copper pot you put some slices of potatoes.

Add some sauce that has been cooked before made from peppers, onions, tomatoes and garlic.

Put on some pieces of different fishes.

Add more of the sauce.

Add some water, white wine and sea food stock.

Add spices.

Let it cook for 20 minutes.

Add prawns and mussels.

Let cook for another 10 minutes.

Finally add some fresh coriander

and serve in the copper pot.

Enjoy your meal!

Thanks to the restaurant ‘A Vela' in Carvoeira to let us have a look!

While the Cataplana was cooking, we had the chance to taste some dessert. Maybe you want some of that after the Cataplana…

Restaurant ‘A Vela'
-508, R. do Barranco 54,
8400 Carvoeiro
Telefon: 969 607 116

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