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Nutritional Values
450kcal
22gProtein
34gCarbs
24gFat
2gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Beef Sandwich
How to order / say it
Say it
Bifana — [bee-FAH-nah]
Order
Can I get a Bifana, please?
Locally
Posso ter uma Bifana, por favor?
Say locally
A simple sandwich of marinated pork in a crusty roll.
Why try it?
The Bifana is a quintessential street food, reflecting Lisbon's quick and flavorful approach to meat dishes, perfect for on-the-go city life.
How it tastes
Juicy and well-spiced, the marinated pork is complemented by the crusty roll, often with a slight tang of mustard or piri-piri sauce.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Believed to have originated in the Alentejo region, Bifanas gained popularity in Lisbon during the 20th century as a quick and satisfying worker's meal.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g, thinly sliced pork loin
- 🧄 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 🧂 1 tsp paprika
- 🍷 50 ml white wine
- 🫒 20 ml olive oil
- 🌾 2 crusty rolls
Method
- 1 Marinate sliced pork with garlic, paprika, and white wine for at least 2 hours.
- 2 Heat oil in a skillet and fry the marinated pork until browned.
- 3 Warm the crusty roll in the skillet juices.
- 4 Assemble the sandwich with pork filling and optional condiments.
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