Torta de Azeitão
A small, soft roll from Azeitão, generously filled with rich egg-yolk cream.
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THE FOOD CATALOGUE
Portuguese specialities
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Dishes, sweets and drinks connected to the places whose traditions they belong to. Fully researched entries open their own editorial page.
Esses de Azeitão
Small, crisp biscuits from Azeitão shaped like the letter S.
Moscatel de Setúbal
The region’s emblematic fortified wine, made chiefly from Moscatel de Setúbal grapes.
Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal
A rarer fortified Moscatel made from the purple-skinned Moscatel Roxo grape.
Vinhos da Península de Setúbal
Red, white and rosé wines from the peninsula, with Castelão playing a particularly important role.
Bacalhau à Minhota
Salt cod has a powerful presence in the gastronomy of Viana and the Upper Minho.
Polvo à Moda do Minho
Octopus cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, white wine and olive oil, served with toasted bread.
Arroz de Sarrabulho
A Minho speciality generally served with rojões.
Rojões à Minhota
Fried pork traditionally accompanied by sarrabulho porridge or rice.
Cabrito Assado
A traditional Upper Minho roast, especially popular on festive occasions.
Bolas de Berlim de Viana
Very popular in Viana during the beach season, although not originally a local recipe.
Torta de Viana
A pastry speciality associated with the city.
Meias-luas de Viana
A traditional sweet associated with Viana’s pastry shops.
Vinho Verde
The benchmark wine of the entire Minho region.
Carne Maronesa
Beef from the native Maronesa breed, closely connected to the Alvão and Marão mountains.
Tripas aos Molhos
A traditional Trás-os-Montes tripe dish with a strong presence in Vila Real’s cooking.
Feijoada à Transmontana
A substantial bean stew with pork and cured meats, typical of Trás-os-Montes.
Cabrito Assado
Oven-roasted kid goat, a festive classic across Vila Real and Trás-os-Montes.
Fumeiro Transmontano
Alheiras, salpicão, ham and chouriças from the broader Trás-os-Montes tradition.
Covilhetes
Small puff-pastry pies filled with meat and one of Vila Real city’s most characteristic specialities.
Cristas de Galo
Vila Real’s emblematic convent pastry, also known as Pastéis de Toucinho.
Ganchas de São Brás
A traditional Vila Real sweet associated with the festivities of Saint Blaise.
Vinho do Douro
Still wines from the Douro Demarcated Region, of which Vila Real is part.
Queijo de Cabra das Beiras
A traditional goat’s cheese from the Beiras, appreciated for its characteristic flavour and firm texture when matured.
Migas à Lagareiro
A rustic Portuguese dish of bread-based migas enriched with olive oil, garlic and greens.
Arroz de Carqueja
Aromatic rice prepared with carqueja, traditional to the region.
Rancho à Moda de Viseu
A hearty traditional dish from Viseu combining chickpeas, pasta, potatoes, cabbage and pork meats and sausages.
Vitela Assada à Moda de Lafões
Slow-roasted veal, usually served with roast potatoes.
Cabrito Assado
Oven-roasted kid goat, a prominent part of Beira gastronomy.
Viriato
One of the pastries most closely associated with Viseu, made with flaky dough and a sugared topping.
Castanhas de Ovos
A traditional sweet made with egg yolks and sugar.
Rotundinhas de Viseu
A pastry speciality created in the city of Viseu.
Vinho do Dão
The region’s benchmark wine, with excellent reds and whites.
Espumante do Dão
Sparkling wines produced in the demarcated Dão region.