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Lisbon Setubal Peninsula cuisine

Choco Frito à Setubalense

Strips of cuttlefish marinated in lemon and garlic, then deep-fried in a light flour coating; served with fries and salad. 1)

Caldeirada à Setubalense

A fisherman’s stew made with various fish, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. 2)

Enguias Fritas do Sado

Fried eels from the Sado River, seasoned with garlic and vinegar. 3)

Amêijoas à Setubalense

Clams cooked with olive oil, garlic, coriander, and white wine, sometimes with a touch of piri-piri for heat. 4)

Salada de Ovas

Chilled salad of cod or cuttlefish roe with onion, peppers, and parsley, dressed in olive oil and vinegar. 5)

Sardinhas Assadas no Pão

Grilled sardines served in a bread roll, perfect for summer festivals. 6)

Sopa Caramela

A hearty soup of pork, cabbage, carrots, and beans, originally made by rural workers (caramelos) from inland Setúbal. 7)

Açorda de Marisco

Bread stew enriched with garlic, coriander, and a variety of shellfish from the estuary. 8)

Peixe Grelhado na Brasa

Freshly caught fish grilled over charcoal, served with olive oil, lemon, and boiled potatoes. 9)

Queijo de Azeitão

A creamy sheep’s milk cheese with a strong, buttery flavor, eaten with crusty bread. 10)

Torta de Azeitão

Soft sponge cake roll filled with doce de ovos (egg yolk cream) and dusted with cinnamon. 11)

Moscatel de Setúbal

A sweet, fortified wine made from Muscat grapes, often enjoyed as a dessert pairing. 12)

Fogaça de Palmela

Sweet bread with a slightly firm texture, flavored with cinnamon and lemon zest. 13)

Farinha Torrada de Sesimbra

A unique sweet made from toasted flour, sugar, lemon, and cinnamon, originally a fishermen’s snack. 14)

Queijadas de Setúbal

Small pastries made with fresh cheese, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon, baked until golden. 15)