Macanese tacho meat-and-vegetable stew 澳門白烚
Macanese tacho meat-and-vegetable stew is featured among the local specialties of Macau.
Ingredients with different cooking times are prepared so they can be served together in a shared pot or platter. The broth is deeply savoury, while vegetables absorb the flavour of the meats. Texture changes across the different cuts.
How it is made
Ingredients with different cooking times are prepared so they can be served together in a shared pot or platter.
Flavour & texture
The broth is deeply savoury, while vegetables absorb the flavour of the meats. Texture changes across the different cuts.
Local roots & traditions
Macao's tourism office identifies tacho as Macanese cuisine, and the tourism university's teaching restaurant lists it as 澳門白烚.
Ingredients & dietary needs
Several meats, sausages and vegetables are brought together in a substantial stew. The exact combination varies by household and restaurant.
How to order Macanese tacho meat-and-vegetable stew
Ask for the meats and sausages included, especially if avoiding pork or blood sausage. Confirm whether the portion is a shared pot or an individual main.
How to eat it & plan a meal
Share the different components and use rice or bread sparingly until you have seen how many vegetables and starches are already included.
Names & local variations
Tacho is a local mixed stew, not the same dish as African chicken or minchi. The guide does not impose one fixed family recipe.
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