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OtherTorres das AmoreirasDesigned by the architect, Tomás Taveira, Amoreiras Shopping Center was inaugurated in September 1985, leaving a definitive mark on Lisbon's landscape. Amoreiras - as it is affectionately known by Lisboners - was the first large central urban (...)
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OtherTorres Vedras carnivalTorres Vedras carnival maintains a strong traditional component, constituted by 13 large-scale allegorical floats, groups of masked revellers, typical figures wearing large carved heads, giant figures, and Zés Pereiras drumming groups, with (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Açorda à Alentejana (Bread Stew)Ingredients1 Bunch of coriander1 Bunch of pennyroyal4 Garlic clovesCoarse saltOlive Oil1.5 L Water400 gr Homemade bread4 EggsPreparationIn a mortar, crush the coriander, the pennyroyal, the garlic cloves and the coarse salt, making a paste.Poach the (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato (Clams with Garlic and Coriander Sauce)Ingredients1 kg Clams2 Garlic cloves1 Lemon1 Bunch of corianderSaltPepperOlive OilPreparationPrepare the clams, letting them soak in water with a lot of salt. Change the water several times so that the clams release sand.Bring the olive oil to the (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Arroz Doce (Rice Pudding)Ingredients300 gr Carolino rice350 gr Sugar2000 gr Whole-fat milk120 gr Egg yolks600 gr Water1 tablespoon of butter 1 Lemon peel1 Cinnamon stick1 Pinch of saltPreparationBoil the water with the butter, lemon, cinnamon and salt.Add the rice and (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Bacalhau à Lagareiro (Oven-Cooked Codfish with Potatoes)Ingredients4 Codfish fillets 1 kg Small potatoes2 Garlic cloves4 Small onionsSaltPepperOlive Oil PreparationPut the codfish in water for, at least, 24 hours, changing the water every 8 hours.Pre-heat the oven at 180º. Wash the (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Bacalhau com Todos (Codfish with everything)Ingredients4 loins of cod soaked4 eggs200g turnips300g potatoes500g of Portuguese cabbage300g of sprouts200g of carrots4 spring onionsolives1 branch of curly parsleyPreparationBoil the water with sea salt and the eggs. When boiling, place the (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Bolo-Rei (King Cake)First dough500 gr type 55 wheat flour50 gr baker’s yeast 2.5 dl waterSecond dough1 kg flour350 gr sugar350 gr margarine20 gr salt6 eggsZest of 2 orangesZest of 2 lemonsTo scent the dough to taste2.0 dl Artisanal black beer2.0 dl Licor Beirão (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Broa CastelarIngredients2 kg Peeled sweet potato250 gr Wheat flour500 gr Corn flour2 kg Sugar250 gr Shredded coconut10 EggsZest of 1 orangeZest of 1 lemon500 gr HoneyPreparationBoil the potatoes and the sugar in a water-filled pot. Mash the potatoes until you (...)
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OtherTraditional Portuguese Recipes: Caldo-Verde [Typical Collard Greens Soup]Ingredients200 gr Collards1 Onion2 Garlic cloves600 gr Potatoes1 Sausage or meat chorizo50 gr Cornbread150 ml Olive oilSalt to taste PreparationPeel the potatoes, the onion and the garlic cloves and boil them in 1.5 litres of water seasoned (...)