Beyond Portugal’s iconic Bacalhau (salt cod), Cabrito Assado is equally popular over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Often served with several bottles of Douro Red, Esparregado de Espinafres (spinach mousse), white rice, and the never-ending baskets of bread. Dessert of Rabanadas (Portuguese french toast), Pao do Lo (sponge cake), a variety of Portuguese cheeses and of course chocolate.
- 6 pounds/3 kgs of Goat
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- 2 teaspoons of Black Pepper
- 3 teaspoon of Paprika
- 1 teaspoon of PiriPiri
- 4 Bay leafs
- Salt (to taste)
- 3 cups White Wine
- 3,4 oz of Olive Oil
- 1 medium sized onion sliced
- 3 oz Butter
- 24 Small Potatoes