Maranho

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Maranho is a traditional dish hailing from Sertã in the region of Beira Baixa. It's made with a combination of goat meat, chouriço, dry-cured ham, rice, and mint. The ingredients are combined and sewn into a goat stomach. It is believed that the dish dates back to the 19th century, although some think that it existed even earlier. Throughout the 20th century, it was a staple celebratory dish that was prepared on feast days, both for the rich and the poor, but from the 1980s, maranho could be seen on the menus of local eateries. Nowadays, maranho is often served with potatoes and homemade bread on the side, and it's often prepared during the festive Christmas period.