Knead well and let dry until the dough is good enough to shape; then you can use food colouring for some colours and shape as you like with your hands.
Contributor: Marília Cabrita, 66
Place: Messines, Silves, Portugal
Personal Background:
She is a pastry cook. She knows very well the traditional recipes from Algarve.
Recipe’s Personal Background
How did you learn this recipe?
She learned when she was really young.
Is there some memory/historical event connected to this recipe?
An everyday treat specially loved by children due to their colours, funny shapes and the playful way of creating the marzinpan.
Personal reference to tradition transmitted by relatives (preparing together, sharing, eating together etc.)?
An everyday treat specially loved by children due to their colours and funny shapes
Mediterranean Background
Any tradition this receipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it?
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Any Festivity this recipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it?
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Is your recipe connected to the territory you live in? Is it strictly linked to the specificity of the agricultural environment?
This recipe is deeply connected to the abundance of almonds in the region.
Season (season this food is linked to)
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Ingredient
Nutritional Importance
Health Benefits
Sugar
100% Carbohydrates
High in calories and therefore a source of energy.
Eggs
Each egg (medium size – 45 g) has approximately 67 calories. It contains proteins of high biological value, which are important for human food. Rich in vitamins A, D, K, B2, B12 and folate. Regarding to its mineral composition, the most important elements are selenium, zinc and iodine. It contains phytochemicals such as lutein and zeaxanthin.
The intake of eggs seems to be beneficial for the earlier establishment of satiety levels. Its lutein and zeaxanthin levels may reduce the development of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Almonds
Source of mono-unsaturated fat. It is an excellent source of fibre when eaten with its peel. Rich in vitamin E and magnesium. Good source of calcium and iron.
Proven evidence on the reduction of cholesterol oxidation and in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Almonds are a natural source of phytosterols which reduce the intestinal absorption of cholesterol.
Additional information
Is it suggested to eat this meal if you suffer from some disease? If yes, for which one?
No
What is the primary base with which your food is prepared? Is this a derivative of oil or another base?
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What nutrition related illnesses or deficiencies are common in your area? Are there holistic or nutrition based remedies connected to these aliments?
