What to visit in Lisbon

There are many dishes that generate endorphins, a natural drug of happiness produced by the body to certain stimulation, among those there are seafood preparations, hence the Portuguese food is so beneficial for our body and mind. For your next trip to Lisbon take advantage of it and recover the physical and mental balance. Here we’ll tell you what dishes to enjoy during your stay.

La Caldeira de Peixe is a typical dish of Lisbon, according to gossiping it has a strong impact on sexual potency. Myth or not, we recommend it, because at the end of the day, you won’t lose anything by trying it and instead you will have the pleasure of tasting one of the most delicious culinary delights of the Atlantic. Caldeira de Peixe gets its name from its way of preparation, since it is a concoction of eel, hake and Badejo in a pot, to which spices, olive oil, peppers, cooked peas, garlic, tomato, onions and potatoes are added. Ideal for a cold day and I assure you, it is to better to taste it in very good company and good a wine.

Another dish that will bring you smiles and laughter of joy is Carneiro na Mostarda. This dish is a little stronger, ideal for winter and is prepared with tender mutton. It is a concoction done by marinating the meat with vinegar and spices; it also has olive oil, garlic and onion. Requires 20 minutes of cooking and the result is tender meat with the best flavors of the Mediterranean.

If you did not find la Caldeira de Peixe aphrodisiac enough, el Bobó de Camarão is your dish. This is a concoction of shrimp and cassava, which is evokes Africa and its sensuality, but it is a Portuguese dish. It is cooked in a large pan where cassava boils on shrimp broth and coconut milk. Tomato pulp is then added, as well as shrimps and chilies in the last 5 minutes of boiling. It is a delicious dish to accompany with a sauvignon wine, bread and a good company.

In addition to these delicacies, you will find bacalhau (cod) in all preparations, raging from grilled preparations to refined sauces and accompaniments. Everywhere you will find Bacalhau á Minhota, which is breaded and fried dish that can be accompanied with batata e Grão (potatoes and chickpeas). Grilled sardines can be found in any part of Lisbon, it is one of their most popular dishes that you should taste while traveling in the city.

And if you want to try something sweet, Arroz Doce, known in many places as rice pudding is the traditional Portuguese dessert, as well as Belem cakes that come from a 200 years recipe.

Nancy Guzman

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