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Dessert
Vegetarian
Pão de Ló de Ovar
Pown d Lough d Ovar
Moist sponge cake with yolk-rich center.
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Snack
Vegetarian
Sweet Toasts of Madeira
Torradas de Madeira
toh-RAH-dahs deh mah-DAY-rah
Toasted sweet bread, often flavored with cinnamon and sugar.
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Main course
Meat
Espetada
eh-speh-TAH-dah
Grilled beef skewers seasoned with garlic and salt.
Main course
Fish & Seafood
Octopus Cataplana
Cataplana de Polvo
ka-ta-PLA-na djuh POL-voo
A hearty dish of tender octopus stewed with potatoes and spices.
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Main course
Meat
Arroz de Pato
ah-ROSH deh PAH-toh
Duck rice cooked with chouriço, cured meats, and aromatic herbs.
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Dessert
Vegetarian
Arroz Doce
ah-ROHZ DOH-seh
Portuguese sweet rice pudding with cinnamon and lemon.
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Main course
Fish & Seafood
Algarve-style Octopus
Polvo à Lagareiro
POHL-voh ah lah-gah-RAY-roh
Baked octopus with potatoes and rich olive oil.
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Main course
Fish & Seafood
Conch and Bean Stew
Feijoada de Búzios
Fei-jo-ah-dah deh Boo-zee-oosh
Hearty and savory stew of conch with white beans.
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Main course
Meat
Beef Stew
Cozido à Portuguesa
Co-ZEE-doo ah Poor-too-GEH-za
A hearty stew with beef, pork, sausages, and vegetables simmered slowly.
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Starter
Vegan
Chickpea Salad
Salada de Grão-de-Bico
sa-LAH-dah deh grah-oh-deh-BEE-koh
A fresh salad with chickpeas, onions, and parsley.