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Bife de tartaruga

Name: Bife de tartaruga
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 500 g turtle meat steak (or substitute beef steak); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 small onion, sliced; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Bife de Tartaruga (Turtle Steak) is a traditional dish historically associated with some coastal communities in Cape Verde. It consists of turtle meat seasoned with garlic, citrus juice, and spices, then grilled or pan-fried. Due to conservation laws protecting sea turtles in many countries, this recipe is presented for historical and cultural documentation purposes only. Where turtle meat is prohibited, suitable alternatives such as beef steak or firm fish fillets may be used.

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Ingredients

Makes

500 g turtle meat steak (or substitute beef steak)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 small onion, sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients for 3 servings (675 g) · the original recipe

Method

1
Wash and pat dry the meat.
2
In a bowl, combine garlic, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3
Rub the marinade thoroughly over the meat.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
5
Heat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Grill or barbecueStovetop
6
Cook the steak for 4–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
7
Add the sliced onion during the final minutes of cooking and sauté until softened.
8
Remove from heat and allow the steak to rest for a few minutes.
9
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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