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- Dishes to enjoy in Porto
Dishes to enjoy in Porto
As a coastal city in northern Portugal, Porto food will surprise the food lovers. The food in Porto draws from the contrasting landscape on the ocean side, the isolated mountains, and the hillsides of Douro Valley. Here are 4 dishes to try in Porto:1- Alheira
Alheira sausages are white, smoked traditional sausages from the northern region of Trás-os-Montes. They are very easy to find in Porto restaurants and are typically served with fries, rice, and a fried egg.
2- Francesinha Sandwich
The Francesinha is a warm sandwich that will catch your eyes at first glance. The name literally means “little French girl”. This sandwich is an adaptation of the French toasted sandwich, croque-monsieur. A Francesinha sandwich is made with bread, ham, sausages, and steak. It is typically covered with melted cheese and an egg on top.3- Bolinhos de Bacalhau
Bacalhau, dried and salted codfish, is Portugal’s national treasure. You’ll find codfish prepared in myriad ways, from baked, barbecued, canned, fried, served with potatoes, rice, and other variations. One of the most popular ways locals enjoy bacalhau is eating them fried as codfish cakes. In the north of Portugal, they are known as bolinhos de bacalhau or pasteis de bacalhau everywhere else.
4- Broa de Avintes
Broa de Avintes is one of the most famous bread in Porto. It comes from Avintes, a local town on the other side of the Douro River, near Porto. This bread is a very dense, dark brown bread, widely eaten on local tables in the northern side of the country. Typically, the baking process is slow, whereby the dough cooks for about 6 hours. This bread can be served warm in typical dishes. It is also served with starters or to accompany soups.
What are you waiting for? Find your flight to Porto and taste these and many other delicacies of Porto!
What are you waiting for? Find your flight to Porto and taste these and many other delicacies of Porto!
