Ovos Moles de Aveiro (Portuguese Egg Yolk Confection) Recipe & Aveiro, Hidden gem of Portugal

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Ovos Moles de Aveiro (Portuguese Egg Yolk Confection) Recipe

We are going to show you how to make Ovos Moles de Aveiro, which are Portuguese egg yolk sweets. These are one of the most identifiable treats unique to Portuguese dessert making. They are seen at any dessert shop or any event and are perfect for those with a sweet tooth like myself. The smooth texture and sweet flavor of the yolk in the crunchy shell makes for quite an enjoyable treat. This dessert is sure to impress and quite simple and easy to make.

Ingredients:
Making the Shell:
1 pound flour
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup of olive oil

Making the Filling:
8 egg yolks
1.5 cups sugar
1/2 cup rice flour

Directions:
For the Shell:
1) Pour the ingredients in a bowl and knead them well until they reach a dough like consistency..
2) With the help of a rolling pin, roll the dough very thin, place it in a lightly greased form and with the tip of a knife, make the shape you wish to mold the filling in. The dough should be very thin, almost transparent.
3) Mold the dough into whichever shape you please, or if you have a specific baking mold, use that.

For the Filling:
1) Pour the sugar in a saucepan on the stove with a glass of water and let it boil until 245 degrees fanrenheit or the sugar has become a syrup with an even consistency.
2) In another saucepan, dissolve the rice flour in 1/2 cup of cold water. Add the boiled sugar syrup to this mixture let it cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
3) Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly and begin adding in the egg yolks.
4) Keep stirring them together and let them cool for another 5 minutes on low heat in the saucepan.
5) Pour the filling into the molded shells.
6) Serve and enjoy!

*If you wish to add a bit of crunch to the treats you can place them on a baking sheet in the oven at 250 degrees fahrenheit for about 3-4 minutes until they reach a crunchy crunchy shell.*

Aveiro, Hidden gem of Portugal

Aveiro, Portugal, is perhaps one of the country’s most unique and inspiring cities, and yet it remains a “hidden gem” that features on surprisingly few travel itineraries for visitors planning their trip to the western flank of the Iberian Peninsula.

This is a city quite unlike any other, a place where urban sophistication and modernity meet and merge with the unique marine environment in which Aveiro, Portugal, has its ancient roots. The lucky visitors who make their way here each year will definitely leave with the feeling of having discovered an alternative Portugal that many will never be fortunate enough to experience.

There are so many things to do in Aveiro, and if you are planning to visit for a few days or more, it is important to plan your trip well and decide what you most want to get out of your visit to the city. We aim to tell you all about the most exciting things to do in Aveiro and give you all the information you need to help you make the most of your stay.

We give you the low-down on the best hotels in Aveiro to suit your taste and budget. From converted waterside town houses in traditional Art Nouveau to state-of-the-art hotels offering every modern amenity, whatever you are looking for, hotels in Aveiro offer something for everyone.

With its rich marine heritage, one would expect the food in Aveiro, Portugal, to have a focus on fish and seafood, and restaurants in Aveiro certainly do not disappoint. Choose from grand waterfront eateries overlooking the city’s canal network or friendly, family-run establishments in the old quarter, serving the freshest ingredients, carefully prepared by talented chefs for the enjoyment of their fortunate clientele.

You can even head out of town to the wide, sandy beaches to sample the catch of the day in its own seaside environment. Whichever you choose, you will find restaurants in Aveiro offer the perfect combination of value for money and delicious gastronomic delights, alongside beautiful views over the city’s main canals.

Aveiro, Portugal is a place like no other. One has to experience it first hand to fully appreciate its magic — so why not come and discover it for yourself? And let us not forget about the lovely, charming people living in Aveiro and giving their best to make you feel at home. But remember — Shh! Don’t give away the secret.