Serradura

Serradura(Portuguese pronunciation:[sɐʁɐˈduɾɐ]), also known assawdust puddingorMacau pudding, is a well-knownPortuguesedessert, popular in both Portugal andMacau(a former Portuguese colony inChina),as well asGoa(a former Portuguese colony inIndia), with a layered appearance alternating betweenwhipped creamand crumbledMarie biscuit.
The nameserradurais a Portuguese word for “sawdust”, which refers to the way the biscuits look in thepudding, as they are crushed very fine into crumbs.
Serradura is a dessert originated inPortugal, which became famous in Macau. It is a very common dessert that can be easily found in different restaurants and bakeries in Macau, which is why Serradura is chosen as one of the must-try foods of Macau.
Serradura was introduced to Macau during a time whenMacau was under the colonial rule of Portugal. It can also be found inHong Kong, inGoa, India(former Portuguese colony), and variousPortugueseandSpanish-speaking countries.
Traditionally, Serradura was in the flavour of tea biscuits, also known as Marie biscuits, and whipped cream.Later on, it has been developed into many different flavours, includingOreo,coffee beans,nuts,green tea, and so on,by varying on the cream or the biscuits crumbs. For the sawdust, some recipes use biscuits or powder to mix with Marie biscuits or even replace it. As for the variation on the cream, some recipes may add different flavourings to the cream to create other taste such aschocolate,strawberry, green tea etc.
In terms of the form that Serradura is served, it usually comes in two types,cakeor pudding. The cake type Serradura is frozen into a harder state so that the texture of it is a bit likeice cream. For the pudding style, it is also frozen but with a higher temperature, so that the cream solidify to a lower level to create a creamy texture.
Serradura is quite easy to make, and only a few ingredients are needed. Condensed milk, Marie biscuit crumbs and whipping cream are the most common ingredients of Serradura, but sometimes thick cream would be used to replace whipping cream. Spread the whisked cream and the biscuits crumbs into a container alternately, after condensation in fridge for five to six hours, the dessert can be served.
As Serradura is more common and popular nowadays, people started to create new flavors, like green tea, chocolate, and Oreo flavors. To add different flavors into Serradura, green tea powder, vanilla extract or any other flavors can be added into the cream. Then, whisk them together. Another way to make some changes according to individual preferences, is to replace the Marie biscuits with other biscuits, such as Oreo.
Serrdura is a Macau chain store selling cakes,sorbets, and serradura. The first retail store opened in May 2003. Currently, there are 3 branches in Macau. The store name Serrdura originated from the name of the Portuguese dessert, Serradura. Serradura is the signature dish of the store. The flavours of Serradura provided in the store include original, cookie,mango,durian, coffee, mango green tea,rocky road, and chocolate flavours.
Gelatina Mok Yi Kei is a dessert store that has operated for over 80 years. It was a roadside food stand sellingtoastat first.Now, it is located on the Cunha street in Vila daTaipa. The store is well known for durian ice cream and serradura.It also sells puddings,jellies, andmango pomelo sago.
LIS Café is a restaurant offering both Asian and Western dishes. It is located in the L’hotel Island South, a hotel inAberdeenof Hong Kong. Serradura is one of the signature dishes of the café. It was described as “the best interpretation of serradura ever” by theHK Magazineon Oct 25, 2011.