Sopa de lacassá
Macanese soup
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Lacassá Soup[1] (Portuguese: Sopa de lacassá,[2] traditional Chinese: 鮮蝦濃湯; simplified Chinese: 鲜虾浓汤[3]) is a Macanese soup.
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History
The soup has its roots in Malacca,[1] and is believed to be an evolution of Laksa soup from Peranakan cuisine.[4] The word Lacassá is noted to be a Macanese term for vermicelli, with roots in Indian languages.[5]
As it contains no meat, Lacassá Soup is traditionally consumed on Christmas Eve, historically a day of abstinence for Catholic faithfuls.[6] Lacassá Soup is also featured in a proper Cha Gordo, a social event that has been likened to high tea, and features multiple dishes.[7]
