V. Tretyakova M.

THE QUESTION OF PORTUGUESE CUISINE OF THE XV CENTURY. DESSERTS

Authors

V. Tretyakova M.

Keywords:

Portugal, collection of recipes, XV century, confectionery, O Livro de Cozinha da Infanta D. Maria de Portugal

Abstract

This paper is devoted to the study of the collection of recipes of Portugal, XV century, composed by an unknown author. Collection of recipes of the XV century is part of the «Livro de cozinha da Infanta D. Maria de Portugal», held in the National Library of Naples. In this text described the features of preparation of confectionery Portuguese cuisine of the XV century: baking, tigelada, jellies, and other desserts. Based on the analysis of Portuguese recipes cookbook of the XV century shows the features of the use of sugar, eggs, milk, spices, almonds, quince, and other fruits as the basis of desserts. The article discusses the specifics of preservation of fruits and vegetables, proposed by the author of a culinary treatise of the XV century. The author of the paper stops at a position that many desserts modern Portuguese cuisine have their origin from medieval times.

THE QUESTION OF PORTUGUESE CUISINE OF THE XV CENTURY. DESSERTS