In a nutshell

Witness the preparation of “Cachupa Rica”, the national dish of Cape Verde, a must-have on every table in the archipelago. Alongside a local chef, you'll see it take shape: stewed beans and corn are combined with meat and fish, vegetables, cooked bananas and a selection of spices, and when you finally taste it, you'll experience the most authentic flavors and aromas of Cape Verde on your palate.

Main stops

Gastronomic experience in a restaurant in Mindelo: cooking show
Traditional lunch with dishes prepared during the cooking show

The programme

After a very short bus journey, you'll reach a traditional restaurant in Mindelo, the vibrant capital of the island of São Vicente.
The main ingredients of Cachupa Rica, the symbolic dish of Cape Verde, will already be spread out on the table in the kitchen, ready to be expertly cooked by the chef.
“Cachupa” is always a fixture on the tables of the archipelago: usually it is eaten mid-morning, as a second breakfast - it's nutritious and delicious!
Watch the preparation and you'll see it take shape: the chef stews corn, beans, fish and meat, and then adds boiled potatoes, cassava and cooked banana.
During the preparation, you'll learn all the secrets of the original recipe, and when the spicy scent starts to waft out, you'll finally be able to taste it. With every mouthful, you'll be savoring the essence of Cape Verde, concentrated in the scents and flavors of this iconic dish.