Portuguese cuisine has a wide array of incredible sausages and cured meats that’s often unexplored. While many are acquainted with the Portuguese chouriço or chorizo, how it’s known internationally, the same doesn’t apply to alheira. With a unique flavour, alheira sausages are made from poultry, bread, garlic, and other spices. They are less smoky than …
Peixinhos da Horta, literally translatable into ‘little fish from the garden’, is a savoury snack very popular across restaurants and petisqueiras in Lisbon and surroundings. It basically consists of green beans that are coated in a light batter then deep fried. Their name? Well, they supposedly resemble miniature fried sardines. They are simply delicious, and …
Thinking of brandy, you might first think of Cognac and Armanac in France. However, brandy connoisseurs will know that Portugal produces some fine brandies too! Don’t quite believe us yet? Well Lourinhã in central Portugal is one of only three regions in Europe that is a Denomination of Controlled Origin to produce brandy, alongside the …
Pastel de Nata is a Portuguese custard tart made with puff pastry and an eggy custard infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus peel. They are loved by both locals and tourists, and are everywhere in Portugal. These little tarts have a special place in our hearts, perhaps because they were the first traditional food we …