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Close up photo of cachupa guisado (refogado) topped with a fried egg (sunny-side up)
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How to Make Cachupa Guisado

Cachupa guisado is the breakfast version of Cape Verde's national dish - Cachupa. Also known as Cachupa refogado, this is a signature dish all in itself, made from leftover Cachupa that's been drained and re-heated in a hot skillet. A fried egg is placed on top to finish off this most beloved Cape Verdean breakfast dish.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Cape Verdean
Servings: 4
Calories: 453kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups leftover cachupa with the liquid drained off
  • 4 whole eggs or 1-2 per serving
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying the eggs

Instructions

  • Start with desired amount of leftover cachupa. Using a mesh sieve or slotted spoon, drain off any liquid. Discard the liquid and set the cachupa aside. Don't worry if the cachupa maintains some of its liquid or appears wet even after you drain the liquid off. The moisture will be absorbed during the cooking process.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions to the skillet and toss them until they're fragrant and start to look clear. 
  • Add the cachupa to the skillet and turn the heat up slightly. Cook for about 10-15 minutes (longer depending on the amount and how much broth is remaining). You'll notice the liquid bubble and dry up as the cachupa cooks. When it's ready, you'll end up with a mixture that resembles hash. If your cachupa contains  root vegetables, check to make sure they are warm in the center.
  • Cut the flame from under the skilley and transfer the cachupa guisado to a covered dish or bowl. Carefully wipe the skillet out using a few paper towels. Grease the skillet using vegetable oil or cooking spray,  and turn the flame back on. Fry the the eggs to your liking (either sunny side up, or over-easy, medium or hard).
  • Plate each dish with a generous portion of cachupa guisado. Place 1 or 2 fried eggs on top, and serve.

Notes

  • A large non-stick skillet is recommended. A 10 inch skillet is shown in the photos. I like non-stick because it can be cleaned easily.
  • Recipe cites very loose measurements, all ingredients can be eye-balled. The main intent of this 'recipe' is to demonstrate the technique.
  • A sunny side up egg is shown in the photos, but you can also prepare the eggs over-easy, over-medium or over-hard. Scrambled eggs are not traditionally served with this dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 1400mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1101IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 10mg