1. Sardines
There are many adorable sardine shops located all around Lisbon, where you can find endless tinned sardines. Prices range from a couple of euros to a lot more alongside the rising quality. During the summer season, fresh and delicious grilled sardines are found all across the city.
The 24th November is sardines day so you can celebrate and honour this Portuguese favourite by eating some sardines!
2. Cod — bacalhau
Bacalhau is the Portuguese word for cod and there are countless recipes involving salt cod, often served with potatoes and rice. Cod is an integral part of Portugal’s culinary history with it being produced for over 500 years!
If you have a craving for codfish, you can now order D’Brásado codfish from El bulo social club with eStart4 in Lisbon. The premium cod is roasted with a herb crust and served with creamy vegetables.
3. Octopus — Arroz de polvo
Another traditional friend from the ocean is octopus! There are a few well known Portuguese dishes served with octopus. This arroz de polvo dish consists of diced octopus and rice, the liquid is not completely reduced resembling a thicker rice stew.
Arroz de polvo is a hearty meal and is traditionally associated with the colder months so it is the perfect dish to enjoy at the end of November.
4. Ginjinha
Ginjinha is a sweet Portuguese liquor made up of infused ginja cherries flavoured with sugar and spices. Lisbon is home to famous ginja bars where customers have the choice of biting into one of the sour cherries used. If you’re very lucky when wondering the streets of Lisbon you can take a delicious ginjinha shot from a chocolate shot cup at a local stall.
5. Pastel de Nata
This classic sweet treat of a custard pastry with cinnamon sprinkled on top is iconic to the city of Lisbon. The recipe dates all the way back to the 18th century when monasteries made them to use up leftover egg yolks!
6. Vinho verde
Portugal’s ‘green wine’ takes it name from a region with beautiful green hills in northern Portugal. Originating from the historic Minho province, the wine tastes light and fresh and is very reasonably priced compared to other wines. Whether the wine is actually ‘green’ or not is up to you…
7. Prego & Bifana
The humble and very simple bifana sandwich is made up of thinly sliced pork that has been slow-cooked in white wine, garlic and spices, which is then sandwiched directly into a bread roll. The prego sandwich is simply the alternative steak version. Don’t let the straightforward recipe fool you, these sandwiches are packed with flavour!
These foodie recommendations are brought to you by eStart4. If they have ignited a craving in you for some yummy Portuguese food, make an order with eStart4 to satisfy your tastebuds.
