Diese Creme, die Doce de ovos moles, wird mit Oblaten umhüllt, die aus Wasser und Mehl bestehen. I hadn’t thought of that. The shop, A Casa Maria da Apresentação da Cruz, Herdeiros, is still there to this day. As Ryan points out, wine makers have used egg whites for centuries to remove proteins and other contaminants from wine, right before bottling. ), Ovos Moles de Aveiro (g.g.A. Ovos moles, which translates to soft eggs, belong to a wide group of Portuguese desserts that were originally prepared by nuns. I’ve only ever heard of egg whites for starching in Portugal and it seems strange that the technique wouldn’t have spread to other parts of the world as well. How to Stay Warm in Portuguese Houses During Winter, 20+ Tips for Renting an Apartment, House, or Room in Portugal. Wine clarification is often done with egg whites. [3], Portuguese confection made of egg yolks and sugar, List of Portugal confectionery products with protected status, "Commission Regulation (EC) N.º 510/2006", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ovos_moles&oldid=985908359, Portuguese products with protected designation of origin, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 October 2020, at 17:38. Back in the day, the nuns used egg whites to starch their habits and this meant that they had a lot of egg yolks left over. The ingredients above are mixed together to make the batter and then this is spread all over the iron and into the shapes. Thinking About Working Remotely in Portugal? Ovos Moles de Aveiro (auf Deutsch etwa ‚Weiche Eier aus Aveiro‘) ist eine geschützte geographische Angabe[1][2][3][4] für eine portugiesische Süßspeise, die landesweit bekannt ist. On day 1, the “host” or shell is made along with the “cream.”. Using a scissors, separate the shapes and carefully trim the edges of the sweets. In fact, real ovos moles can only be made in Aveiro: since 2008 this delicacy is classified as a product with Protected Geographical Indication by the European Union – the first Portuguese bakery product to get this classification. We used to be curious about the reason why nuns began inventing all these ‘doce de Ovos’. Hierzu diente auch das „Verstecken“ in den Oblaten, die für die Produktion der Hostien benötigt wurden. The other use and even more important than starching habits, was clarifying wine. According to popular legend, the nuns used egg whites to clean their habits, while they used the yolks to make sweets so as not to waste them, and in order to raise money for their religious communities. It is believed that when the convents were closed, the recipe stayed with the nuns, and by the mid-19th century, there were already many reputable establishments which sold ovos moles. Ovos moles (Portugiesische Eier) Ovos moles (Portugiesische Eier) Foto: Kurt-Michael Westermann . Schwierigkeit Eier-Koch. )], https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ovos_Moles&oldid=198331549, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“. A pastel de nata, in comparison, has closer to 220. Once cool, the eggs are added and then the mixture is heated up again – this time to 110 °C – to get rid of bacteria. The A2 Language Requirement for Portuguese Citizenship, 6 of the Best Apps For Learning Portuguese (European & Brazilian), Beginner’s Portuguese: Courses, Books, & Other Resources, Where to Find Portuguese Videos with Subtitles. Kochdauer. These casings are shaped into various nautical forms such as boats, clamshells, conches, fish, and shells. In order to make the egg yolk and sugar mixture for ovos moles, the yolks are carefully separated from the egg whites and mixed with about half their weight in sugar. And, that’s it. Once the mixture is cooked, it’s placed into a large piping bag and poured into the ovos moles shapes. Die Oblaten nehmen meistens lokale Motive an, z. Sometimes the casings are passed through simple syrup in order to give them more consistency or turn them opaque. On day 2, the cream goes inside the host. … As per the legend above, it’s made from the same ingredients as catholic communion wafer is. Making ovos moles usually takes 2-3 days. Welcome to Portugalist, your guidebook to Portugal. The mixture is very smooth and creamy. Unfortunately for her, the only things that she could find were sugar and egg yolks so she combined the two and then hid them in the dough that was used for making the communion wafer. Portugalist covers everything from things to do, eat, and drink to places to stay and advice on moving here and making Portugal your permanent home. 510/2006 des Rates zum Schutz von geografischen Angaben und Ursprungsbezeichnungen für Agrarerzeugnisse und Lebensmittel, Verordnung (EG) Nr. The walnuts and chestnuts are a symbol of the inland part of the region where these nuts grow. Sie gehört zu den traditionellen Süßspeisen der Doçaria Conventual. April 2009 zur Eintragung bestimmter Bezeichnungen in das Verzeichnis der geschützten Ursprungsbezeichnungen und der geschützten geografischen Angaben [Melva de Andalucía (g.g.A. The mixture is wrapped in a thin casing made of rice paper or wheat flour similar to communion wafers. This dessert is usually associated with Mosteiro de Jesus in Aveiro. None of the nuns liked omelettes it seems and so, all across Portugal, nuns experimented with different ways to they cut add sugar and just one or two other ingredients to make sweets. We are going to show you how to make Ovos Moles de Aveiro, which are Portuguese egg yolk sweets. Erfunden wurden die Ovos moles der Legende nach von einer Nonne im Kloster Convento de Jesus um das Fastengebot zu umgehen. They trace their origin to the nuns who lived at various convents of the Dominican, Franciscan, and Carmelite orders present in the area until the early 20th century—particularly the Mosteiro de Jesus [pt] (Monastery of Jesus). All of the shapes represent something to do with Aveiro’s culture and past. [3] In Portuguese, chocolate ovos moles are called ovos moles de chocolate or ovos moles pretos (literally, black soft eggs). Then, leave it for 24 hours. The mixture is then heated in a copper pan until the pan's bottom is visible. The cream uses a LOT of eggs. It’s possible that you and Ryan are correct. The host is made from a simple recipe that consists of wheat flour, olive oil, and water. Shops selling ovos moles usually display them in ceramic bowls or wood barrels painted with moliceiro [pt] boats and other motifs related to the Ria de Aveiro. The most common ones that you’ll come across are barrels, seashells, clams, and nuts. When the First Portuguese Republic suppressed the convents in 1910, the nuns transferred their artisanal knowledge to educated upper-class women. I don’t want to quash local folklore, but the idea of using egg whites to starch one’s clothes…I think that would leave them pretty smeggly. Then, close the iron to press the two sides of the press together. September 2015 zur Genehmigung einer nicht geringfügigen Änderung der Spezifikation einer im Register der geschützten Ursprungsbezeichnungen und der geschützten geografischen Angaben eingetragenen Bezeichnung [Ovos Moles de Aveiro (g.g.A. Ovos moles are a Portuguese delicacy that you’ll see all over Portugal, but especially in Aveiro where they originate from. Zur Herstellung werden hauptsächlich Zucker und Eigelb verwendet. ), Caballa de Andalucía (g.g.A. They essentially became extinct during World War II due to chocolate's scarcity at the time. Next, using the piping bag, fill it with the ovos moles cream. The barrels are a reminder of the barrels that were previously used to transport salt and also the seaweed that was used to fertilise the land. That’s interesting. Sie gehört zu den traditionellen Süßspeisen der Doçaria Conventual. The device for making the shapes was similar to a waffle iron. Ovos moles grew in popularity when women wearing traditional Aveiro costume started selling them at the Aveiro train station on the Lisbon–Porto line. The cream is made from eggs, sugar, and water. Ovos moles last for around 15 days from the day they were purchased. )], Veröffentlichung eines Änderungsantrags gemäß Artikel 50 Absatz 2 Buchstabe a der Verordnung (EU) Nr. It was adapted by Maria Guyomar de Pina, a woman of Japanese-Portuguese-Bengali ancestry, who worked as a cook for King Narai of Ayutthaya in the 17th Century. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 1. ( they used the eggwhites to starch their habits….) Once a syrup forms, it’s then left to cool. The seashells represent the nearby beach and the clams represent the river. Don’t store ovos moles  in the fridge as the cream will pick up other smells from the fridge and the humidity cause the sugar to crystallize and even create mould. Eine solche Anerkennung versichert diesem traditionellen Gebäck natürlich ein höchstes Maß an Qualität; denn nur durch Befolgen des ursprünglichen Rezepts, sowohl hinsichtlich der Verwendung qualitativ … The local convent, the Convento de Jesus which is now the Aveiro Museum, was making and selling ovos moles and then, in 1882, a local woman named Odilia dos Anjos Soares got a hold of the recipe and decided to open and shop and sell them. Real ovos moles – the ones made in Aveiro – have a seal over the box while the unofficial ones are normally glued shut. If you want to make ovos moles at home, maybe start with 8 eggs, 100 grams of sugar, and 50 ml of water. B. Meeresmotive. This mixture is often put inside of small rice paper casings in nautical shapes, such as shells, or into communion wafers. Next, the sugar and water are put into a pot which is heated at 117 °C. There are two parts to ovos moles: the white wafery casing and the yellow gooey filling. But nowadays the nuns are gone and the amount of doces de Ovos around Portugal is just incredible… So a new question arises… what do ‘they’ do with all these remaining egg whites nowadays??? Ovos moles are a Portuguese delicacy that you’ll see all over Portugal, but especially in Aveiro where they originate from. You will see signs on the shop doors or windows showing that they have an official licence to sell ovos moles. That’s a really good point! ), Castagna di Vallerano (g.U. Die aus Aveiro stammenden “ovos moles” erhielten als erste portugiesische Süßware das von der Europäischen Union verliehene Gütezeichen der Geschützten geographischen Angabe. It’s a beautiful little city that’s perfect for a short weekend break, and the ovos moles that you taste are likely to be extremely fresh and I think that makes a huge difference. 286/2009 der Kommission vom 7. They are seen at any dessert shop or any event and are perfect for those with a sweet tooth like myself. That’s the case with pastéis de nata and it’s also the case with ovos moles. In a commercial operation, you would then package the sweets on day 3. Finally, the mixture is left to sit for 24 hours. 1151/2012 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates über Qualitätsregelungen für Agrarerzeugnisse und Lebensmittel (2015/C 170/09), Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2015/1743 der Kommission vom 28. Since then, I’ve visited Aveiro (where they’re made) and even taken a short class in making them there – and, I have to admit that I’m rapidly becoming a fan. Ovos moles de Aveiro (literally, "soft eggs from Aveiro")—sometimes written as ovos-moles de Aveiro—are a local pastry delicacy from Aveiro District, Portugal, made of egg yolks and sugar, and sometimes chocolate. Ovos moles made with 63% cocoa and covered in chocolate are a traditional variation on the pastry. Recipes were passed down from generation to generation until, somewhere along the way, somewhere entrepreneurial decided to set up a business selling them. [2], In 2008, it was designated a product with Protected Geographical Indication by the European Union.[1]. Ovos moles last for around 15 days, but try and buy them as fresh as possible. In Thailand, there’s a sweet called Thong Yot that’s based on the filling that ovos moles uses. These are one of the most identifiable treats unique to Portuguese dessert making. Ovos Moles de Aveiro ("soft eggs from Aveiro", literally) is a local delicacy from Aveiro District, Portugal, made of egg yolks and sugar. This led to a surplus of egg yolks (from the wine makers), which in turn led to the development of yolk-based products: pastel de nata, ovos moles, etc. Nobody knows if this story is true but, even if it’s not, it’s still an entertaining story anyway. According to the story, a nun at the Convento de Jesus was ordered to fast but she couldn’t do it – she was just too hungry. Store the ovos moles in a cool and dry place (up to 25 °C). Is Lagos the Next European Digital Nomad Hotspot? In December 2015 the Associação de Produtores de Ovos-Moles de Aveiro (Association of Producers of Aveiro Ovos-Moles) decided to reintroduce chocolate ovos moles and create a standard recipe for them. Olá! The recipe I was shown (which is for a commercial-level production of ovos moles) was 80 egg yolks to one kilo of sugar and half a litre of water. We don’t know much about ovos moles before 1882, but there is a legend that explains how they came to be. Like most other Portuguese sweets, including the world famous pastel de nata, ovos moles originate from the convents in Portugal (these types of sweets are collectively known as Doces Conventuais). There are many ways to check that they’re authentic, which we’ll get to, but one of the easiest ways is to actually go to Aveiro. Ovos Moles de Aveiro (auf Deutsch etwa ‚Weiche Eier aus Aveiro‘) ist eine geschützte geographische Angabe für eine portugiesische Süßspeise, die landesweit bekannt ist. In fact, real ovos moles can only be made in Aveiro: since 2008 this delicacy is classified as a product with Protected Geographical Indication by the European Union – the first Portuguese bakery product to get this classification. It is not beat in a circular motion, which would result in undesirable striations, but in a simple back-and-forth or side-to-side motion with a wooden spoon. Ovos moles come in different shapes and sizes. Naturally, these contain a few calories but not as many as you might think: just 70 or 80 per sweet. Should You Launch Your Startup in Portugal? It’s then left to set and go solid. So the convents were making wine or did they supply the egg whites to wine makers? April 2020 um 05:29 Uhr bearbeitet. The smooth texture and sweet flavor of the yolk in the crunchy shell makes for quite an enjoyable treat. I have to admit that I wasn’t a huge fan of ovos moles the first time that I tried them: I thought they were okay but not as good as the other Portuguese sweets and cakes that I’d tried. You already have the two sides of the mould, which was made yesterday: you just need to brush it with a little water so it’ll stick together. [5], Veröffentlichung eines Antrags auf Eintragung nach Artikel 6 Absatz 2 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. This riddle is solved. This mixture is then put inside small rice paper casings or wheat flour casings similar to communion wafers[1] shaped into nautical shapes such as shells. Ovos moles are a traditional pastry of the Aveiro region. What we do know is that ovos moles have become extremely popular since then, both in Aveiro and throughout Portugal. The recipe has even spread a little further than that.