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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Easter Folar (Bread)We share a recipe for Folar, the traditional Easter bread that Portuguese families do not do without at this time of year. The shape, content and preparation vary according to the region, the village and even the family. Ingredients1 kg (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Fish CataplanaIngredients1 kg Fishes mixture (e.g. rays, monkfish, dogfish, European conger)400 gr Clams300 gr Shrimp1 Onion6 Potatoes1 Green pepper1 Red pepper2 Tomatoes20 gr Tomato puree5 gr Paprika2 Garlic cloves 50 ml Olive Oil1 Bay (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Pastéis de Nata (Custard Tarts)Ingredients Puff Pastry650 gr Water1 kg Flour800 gr Margarine for puff pastry (soft texture)Cream Custard1 L Milk150 gr Wheat Flour40 gr Cornflour12 Egg yolks1 EggSugar Syrup 1 kg Sugar500 gr Water1 Cinnamon stick1 Lemon (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Pudim Abade de Priscos (Abade de Priscos Flan)Ingredients500 gr Sugar250 gr Water50 gr Ham30 Egg yolk50 gr Port wineCaramel500 gr Sugar300 gr WaterLemon juice to tastePreparationStart by preparing the caramel with sugar, water, and the lemon juice.Underlay the mould with it and reserve.In a (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Sericaia (typical Alentejo cake)Ingredients1 L Milk350 gr Sugar150 gr Flour360 gr Egg yolks540 gr Egg whites1 Lemon zestCinnamon powder to taste PreparationStart by boiling the milk and the lemon peel. On the side, mix the sugar and the flour. Add the egg yolks and mix (...)
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OtherTreasury of the Sé CathedralAfter the sacristy and upper cloister, we encounter the Museum of Sacred Art of the Sé cathedral in Viseu which occupies various rooms, including the elegant and ancient Chapter room. Decorated in an 18th century style, the room has a ceiling (...)
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OtherUniversity of Coimbra - Private Examinations HallThis room was remodelled in 1701 by José Cardoso, the master builder in charge of the works at the University, and by José Ferreira de Araújo, who painted the ceiling with exuberant decorative features.On the walls we can see the portraits of the (...)
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OtherVasco da Gama TowerIt is now possible to visit the VASCO DA GAMA TOWER BABYLON 360º. At the top, 145 meters high, is a natural vertical garden, a bar that focuses on spice-based cocktails and an unbeatable view over the Tagus river and the city.The rise is made (...)
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OtherVhils / Pixel PanchoLocation: Jardim do Tabaco, Av. Infante D. Henrique, LisboaAlexandre Farto, who also signs as Vhils, has developed a unique visual language based on the aesthetic of vandalism derived from his background in illegal graffiti. He removes the outer (...)
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OtherVisiting GuardaHow about beginning your tour on Rua Infante D. Henrique in front of the Tourism Office. Cross the José Lemos garden, the former medieval Rossio, where fairs were once held. On the left, there is the imposing granite structure of the Convent of São (...)