Cape Verde

Cachupa

Cachupa is the national dish of Cape Verde. It‚s a delicious slow boiled stew of corn, beans, sweet potato, pumpkin and fish or meat. You can find plenty of variations of Cachupa across the islands.

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Buzio ‚ 

Yet another stew but this one consists of shellfish and soy sauce.

Bafos‚ 

Served as a snack or appetizer and made with octopus, buzio or lapas and cooked with tomato, onion, and peppers.

Perceves (Sea Fingers)

The preparation and eating of this one may sound a bit strange; you crack off the end and then peel the skin to reveal the meat.

Bol de Cus-Cus‚ 

If you have a sweet tooth you‚re well catered for too. This sugary cake is made with corn and comes served alongside butter and cabra cheese.