Leopoldo Calhau
Chef Dishes
Joana’s Walnut Pudding
Joana’s Walnut Pudding The “Pudim de Noz da Joana” (Joana’s Walnut Pudding) is one of Chef Leopoldo Calhau’s mother’s recipes, which he has proudly been serving at all his restaurants so far. Dense, decadent and delicious, it’s well-deserving of its fame! Related with this dish Chefs Products Regions Producers Other dishes from this region
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Walnut
The walnut, like the acorn and the hazelnut, is a small fruit capable of great benefits.
It is said that foods take the form of organs of the human body they are good for – in this case, it is not hard to recognise a shape similar to that of the brain. In fact, walnuts are rich in omegas 3 and 6, essential for proper brain and nervous system function. But there are more benefits: the walnut is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and B vitamins and is a source of fats – but good fats. Eat it raw, use it in salads, replace meat in vegetarian and vegan recipes, or as a base or complement for delicious desserts. The walnut is suitable for everything: a true superfood!
Regions
Alentejo and Ribatejo
Miguel Torga once wrote that “more than enjoying the emotion of an enjoyable trip, whoever visits the Alentejo has to meditate”. Let’s meditate then, as we’re back to the ever charming Alentejo. Land of sea and mountains, its virtue lies in the middle, in the plains, where our product of the week comes from.
