Variations
The same idea, with what Pernambuco had in the 16th century. None of them is in Branca's trial: they're variations.
The same pot, sealed with tapioca-starch dough and served with crisp beijus instead of bread. Very Pernambuco.
Half chickpeas, half pounded yellow maize. Thicker and more golden, almost a Sabbath porridge.
Beef and chicken, whole eggs that come out caramel-coloured, turnips and a green lid of chard. For a full table.
The spiced meat from the pot, baked in an olive-oil pastry. Bake it on Friday, eat it at room temperature on Saturday.
Wheat pastry with tapioca starch scalded in hot olive oil: light, and it crackles like a Brazilian biscoito de polvilho. Spiced meat inside.