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Nutritional Values
750kcal
40gProtein
45gCarbs
48gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Alheira Sausage with Bread
How to order / say it
Say it
Alheira de Mirandela — [al-YAY-rah deh mee-rahn-DEL-lah]
Order
I'd like the alheira sausage, please.
Locally
Gostaria de alheira de Mirandela, por favor.
Say locally
Garlic-flavored sausage made with various meats and served with bread.
Why try it?
Alheira is a beloved Portuguese innovation and a testament to culinary creativity with its roots in cultural history, representing Sintra’s culinary heritage.
How it tastes
Unique with a spicy, garlicky, savory profile, the sausage features a soft filling with hints of smoke, served with the freshness of crispy bread.
Origin & History — first documented: 1490
Invented by Portuguese Jews in the late 15th century to preserve Kosher dietary laws, they used poultry and bread instead of pork, subtly hiding their faith during the Inquisition.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 400 g alheira sausage
- 🌾 200 g bread
- 🧄 5 g garlic
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🧂 1 tsp paprika
Method
- 1 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add sliced alheira sausage to the pan.
- 3 Fry the sausage until golden brown on all sides.
- 4 Serve with warm bread and a sprinkle of paprika.
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