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The spice of life

Discover how Macau’s centuries-old history as an important stop on the Portuguese spice trading route gave birth to the unique East-meets-West culinary identity that earned the city the title of Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy.

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The founder of Justindia restaurant explains how the Portuguese-Goan dish chicken cafreal reflects Macau’s history as a spice trading hub.

July 7, 2025