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PORTUGAL





Map of Portugal
Olá

LOCATION:
Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain

CAPITAL CITY:
Lisbon

POPULATION:
10,707,924 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official, but locally used)

WEBSITE:
www.visitportugal.com/ Cultures/en-us/default.html

Recipes From Portugal



Portuguese cuisine varies regionally, and it is simple, hearty, and flavorful. The cuisine of Portugal is similar to that of Spain; however, Portuguese cooks enjoy a stronger use of garlic, and they make unusual combinations, such as seafood and pork, in the same dish. Seafood of all kinds is used, but dried salt cod, called bacalao, is the most popular. A great variety of vegetables and greens are grown in Portugal, and bread made with cornmeal or wheat flour accompanies every meal, and rice is widely used. The Portuguese enjoy a variety of sweet desserts and pastries. The main seasonings are garlic, salt, lemon, mint, coriander, and parsley, and olive oil flavors many Portuguese dishes.

Pão-de-Ló (Sponge Cake)

This is a delicious Portuguese sponge cake, and every Portuguese town seems to have its own recipe for it.
Find this recipie on Page 228 of Kitchens of the World

Pastéis de Bacalhau (Codfish Fritters)

Pastéis de bacalhau is a great Portuguese favorite, and it is considered a national specialty. Codfish fritters are ideal fare for snacks (hot or cold) and they are featured at functions from the most sophisticated to the humblest. If you cannot find, or do not like, salted cod, this recipe is also very nice made with fresh cod.
Find this recipie on Page 229 of Kitchens of the World