Macanese Cuisine Culture: From Home Cooking to International Delicacies

Macanese cuisine should not be seen as a unique product of Portugal in South China, but rather as a culinary footprint left by Portugal in Asia and other regions, as the culinary cultures formed in numerous Portuguese settlements in Asia and Africa also influenced Macanese cuisine. Macanese cuisine plays a role in evoking the identity of local and diasporic Macanese people. As Macanese increasingly define themselves as an ethnic group with a unique culture, their cuisine is increasingly seen as an important symbol of ethnic cohesion and uniqueness. This book shows how Macanese cuisine has transformed from everyday dishes cooked in home kitchens into more iconic and ritualistic delicacies. The book also suggests that the practice of sharing recipes has always been controversial within the Macanese community, but is now considered an important part. Based on information obtained from surveys and interviews, this book presents a fascinating study of the history and evolution of Macanese cuisine, one of Asia's oldest fusion cuisines.