Peixinhos da horta ([pɐjˈʃĩɲuʒ ðɐ ˈɔɾtɐ]) is a traditional dish in Portuguese cuisine. The name of the dish is literally translated as "Little Fish from the Vegetable 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][4] In 1543, or later, Portuguese missionaries also came to Japan.[5] The peixinhos da horta (green beans) gave rise to tempura, a typical Japanese dish.[6][7]
Preparation
editPeixinhos da horta is usually prepared with green beans in a wheat flour based batter that are then deep-fried.[8] Other vegetables such as bell peppers and squash are also used.
References
edit- ^ "Flavours - peixnhos da horta". visitar.lisboa.pt. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ Charles Lemos (1998). Everybody's San Francisco Cookbook. Good Life Publications. p. 240. ISBN 978-1-886776-01-2. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Morieda, Takashi. "Tracking Down Tempura". The World of Kikkoman. Archived from the original on 2008-01-10. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- ^ "The truth about Japanese tempura". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Morieda, Takashi (2008-01-10). "Tracking Down Tempura - Kikkoman Corporation". Archived from the original on 2008-01-10. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
- ^ "Tempura". www.japan-guide.com. 25 December 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "The History of Tempura". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "S. Cunningham Dryburgh (translator)". La Cucina Portoghese. Ediz. Inglese. Casa Editrice Bonechi. 2002. p. 17. ISBN 978-8-847-60921-1. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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