They are sought after throughout the year, but with the arrival of the Lisbon festivals, they gain even more prominence. We are talking about traditional Lisbon snacks, which are a regular presence at national tables. You may have heard of them all, but have you tried them? If so, it’s time to repeat these delicacies, which taste even better on hot summer days.
Caracóis
Considered one of the most popular summer snacks in Lisbon, snails are known to be present on the platters only in the months without an “r”: May, June, July and August. During this period, there are many restaurants and snacks that serve them, especially Júlio dos Caracóis, who is a true specialist when it comes to this “delicacy”.
Loja: Júlio dos Caracóis
Pastel de Bacalhau
Originating in the Lisbon area, the codfish pastel, as the name implies, has cod as its main ingredient. The first savory recipe was created by Carlos Bento da Maia, who published it in the book “Tratado de Cozinha e Copa” at the beginning of the 20th century. Atualmente, este é um dos salgados com maior popularidade na capital, cuja versão original está presente na Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau.
Loja: Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau
Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato
The snack arose from the creation of Raimundo António de Bulhão Pato, the name by which the “pitéu” became known. In addition to a snack, clams are also consumed as a dish in many Lisbon restaurants, such as Tico Tico, which also has other typical snacks on the menu. This traditional and popular delicacy is served mainly in the summer, so it is ideal to accompany it with a very fresh imperial.
Loja: Tico Tico
Conservas
In addition to being roasted, sardines can also be eaten canned. Comur is dedicated to the commercialization of canned goods, produced by hand. Currently, the brand already has 22 varieties, which in addition to the traditional sardines, include canned octopus, salmon, mussels, prawns and eels, among others.
Loja: Comur
Pastel de Belém
One of the most popular specialties of Portuguese sweets is the pastel de Belém. Since 1987, the pastries have been made at the Pastéis de Belém house, whose ancient and secret recipe comes from the Jerónimos Monastery. The place is much sought after by locals and tourists, who delight in the traditional sweet, which they sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Lisbon festivities are the ideal pretext to taste it or to taste it again.
Loja: Pastéis de Belém
casa portuguesa do pastel de bacalhau
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Rua de Belém, 84 a 92Está gravado na memória de muitas famílias lisboetas o ritual domingueiro de ir aproveitar o sol para os jardins de Belém e lanchar um pastel; ou a variação fim de tarde, em que o pretexto podia ser ver a fonte de água colorida e comer um pastel. Havia ainda a hipótese de visitar o Mosteiro e comer um pastel e, mais recentemente, de ver uma exposição ou um espectáculo no CCB, e depois terminar a noite com um pastel. A verdade é que o pastel ia bem com praticamente tudo que se pudesse ir fazer a Belém, o que polvilhou para sempre as nossas melhores memórias com açúcar e cap...
