kokorota is a Cape Verdean dish of burned, scorched, or otherwise crunchy rice at the bottom of the pot. It is traditionally cooked outside, or in a semi-enclosed cooking space in a three-legged metal pot over burning firewood. In modern times, butane-powered stoves and store-bought pots are more commonly used in Cape Verde; however, the three-legged pots are still frequently used in the rural areas and when making food for parties, festivals or any occasion where large quantities of food are required.
Kokorota
Characteristic of:
Cape Verde cuisine
Categories:
Scorched rice
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