If you ask the locals what dishes not to miss when visiting the Algarve, you will often hear answers involving fresh seafood, dishes like, Monkfish rice, Fish cataplanas and the famous Grilled Sardines. While I totally agree that the Algarve is one of the best places in Portugal for fresh fish and seafood, some of …
Arroz de Tamboril is another great example of how versatile rice can be – and even more delicious when combined with good fish and some traditional Portuguese flavours. Monkfish rice is widely available in most seafood restaurants across the country, but sadly not the most obvious choice for most people. Tamboril dishes in Portugal can …
A surprise to some people when they arrive in Portugal is just how prolific sangria is. But it’s no surprise to the people that live here though, Portugal is just as much a country of wine as Spain is. Although across the world sangria is often considered more of a Spanish drink and tied to …
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One of the best ways to start a meal in Portugal is with a bowl of warm soup. They are widely available across the country and so popular, that even some big fast-food chains will have a selection of soups included on their menus. They can be a simple vegetable soup or more elaborate concoctions …
