Castelo Branco · PORTUGAL
Miga de Peixe de Malpica do Tejo
A traditional fish and bread dish from Malpica do Tejo, rooted in the riverside cuisine of the Tagus.
THE STORY
At the table
Miga de Peixe is a traditional speciality of Malpica do Tejo, in the municipality of Castelo Branco. Closely connected to the village's relationship with the Tagus River and freshwater fishing, it reflects a resourceful cuisine in which bread was combined with locally caught fish to create a substantial meal.