
Bitoque
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Portuguese

Bitoque
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Bitoque is a traditional Portuguese dish, which consists of a lean fried or grilled steak or pork, that is usually accompanied by fries, rice, various salads and topped with an egg.
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Ingredients
For the meat
- 4 steaks of beef (or pork)
- 1 tablespoon massa de pimentão (fresh red bell pepper paste)
- salt
- pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
For the rice
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups rice
- 5 cups boiling water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- salt
For the French fries
- 8 medium potatoes
- vegetable oil
For the eggs
- 4 eggs
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
For the salad
- 5 large leaves lettuce , washed
- 3 tomatoes , diced
- 1 red onion , sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- black olives
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
- Fryer
Instructions
French fries
- Peel the potatoes and wash them, then cut them into thin or thick sticks (according to taste).
- Wash them again and dry them thoroughly in a clean cloth.
- In a large saucepan or a fryer, heat a large volume of oil to 300F/150C.
- Fry the potatoes the first time for 7 to 8 minutes. Do not overload the pan or deep fryer. For 2 lb (1kg) of potatoes, fry about ⅓ of the French fries at a time.
- Let the French fries cool, while preparing the meat and/or the rest of the recipe.
- Fry the French fries a second time in oil heated at 375F/190C for about 3 minutes (they must be crisp and not hard). Season with salt.
Rice
- In a Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the rice and black pepper. Mix well and sauté for a couple minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the boiling water and season with salt.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, or until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
Salad
- Cut the lettuce leaves into pieces.
- Mix the salad and all the other ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Steaks
- Season the steaks with salt, pepper and massa de pimento. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Brown the steaks in olive oil, turning occasionally until meat is cooked.
- Add the butter and pour the white wine. Reduce the sauce and keep warm.
Eggs (while cooking the steaks)
- Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Break the eggs in the hot oil. Cook until desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
- Place a steak in each dish and top each steak with an egg.
- Garnish each dish with a little rice, French fries and salad.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fry the French fries for the second time during the preparation of the meat and eggs so that everything is hot when serving.
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