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Cozido

Cozido is a type of food that is cooked in a big pot with lots of different ingredients. It comes from Portugal which is a country in Europe. It's like a big bowl of different yummy things and it's really popular in Portugal and other places too.

The ingredients can vary based on the region where it's made or the family's recipe, but there are usually lots of different types of meats, like pork, beef, and chicken, and sometimes even sausages. There are also lots of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and onions.

All of the ingredients are cooked together in a big pot with water or broth, which is like a really tasty soup. Everyone sits around the pot and eats the different ingredients. It's like a stew or a really fancy soup that's eaten with a spoon instead of a fork.

Cozido takes a long time to cook, sometimes up to several hours, because all of the ingredients need to be cooked well for them to be really tasty and for the flavors to blend together.

People love cozido because it's really filling and satisfying, especially on a cold day when you want something warm and comforting. It's also really special because it's usually something that's cooked for special occasions or when lots of people are together, like holidays or family gatherings.