Castelo Branco · PORTUGAL
Empadas de Castelo Branco
Traditional savoury pies from Castelo Branco, filled with seasoned meat and enclosed in a golden pastry crust.
THE STORY
At the table
Empadas are part of the traditional cuisine of Castelo Branco and the Beira Baixa region. Prepared with a savoury meat filling enclosed in pastry, they reflect the region’s tradition of substantial, practical foods that could easily be carried and eaten away from home.