Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
(Bulhão Pato Clams )
Named after the 19th-century poet Raimundo António de Bulhão Pato, this simple Portuguese dish combines clams and a flavorful sauce that is based on olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh cilantro. However, the sauce can also have white wine as one of its ingredients. Bulhão Pato clams are typically enjoyed as an appetizer and are usually served with bread on the side.
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Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato Authentic recipe
The following amêijoas à bulhão pato recipe is the traditional and authentic one, needing only clams, garlic, olive oil, coriander, and lemon juice to prepare. The recipe is courtesy of VisitPortugal.com, Portugal's official tourism website, and based on the recipe of the diva of Portugal's gastronomy, that The New York Times named Portugal's Julia Child, Maria de Lourdes Modesto, even though she was the first to have a live cooking show ever to be shown on national ... Read more
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