Ingredients:

For the Sandwich

• 3 slices white ​​bread
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 thin pieces of steak, tenderized
• 3 slices of ham 
• 2 cured pork sausages or chorizo
• 8 slices of cheese
• 1 egg 

For the Sauce

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, crushed
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 bottle lager beer
• ¾ cup wine
• 1 tablespoon peri peri sauce 
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ tablespoon cornstarch
• Salt and black pepper

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Instructions:

1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Melt the butter and add the onion, garlic, and a little salt.
2. Cook until the onion is translucent and begins to brown. Immediately, add the crushed tomato and the peri peri sauce.
3. When the tomato is well cooked, add the beer, wine, and broth. Continue cooking uncovered for about ten more minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in a quarter cup of water and add it to the sauce. Cook for about five more minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
4. Strain or blend the sauce, then return it to the hot pot and set aside.
5. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and once hot, cook the steak for three minutes on each side. Make sure it browns a little.
6. Cut the sausages in half, lengthwise, and cook for three minutes on each side. 
7. Toast the slices of sliced ​​bread and place one slice of ​​bread on a plate. Top it with the sliced ham.
8. Place the steak on top of the ham. Trim the edges of any protruding pieces of meat.
9. Cover with another slice of ​​bread and top with the sausages.
10. Finally, cover with another slice of ​​bread and the 6 slices of cheese.
11. Make a notch in the cheese at the top of the sandwich. Crack open an egg and place it in the opening.
12. Preheat the oven on broiler and place the sandwich quite close to the top. Bake for about 3 minutes, checking regularly to make sure the cheese has only melted and not turned brown.
13. Transfer the sandwich to a plate and cover entirely with sauce. It is also customary to serve with French fries. 

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Try Port in Porto

If you visit Portugal, you’re probably going to check out Porto anyway. Why not try some of the delicious local wines you can find in the city or just outside of it, in the famous wine region of Duoro Valley. If you have time, definitely schedule a trip and check out the shops and restaurants located there.

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Vinho Verde Route

Portugal’s Vinho Verde is the local “green wine” made of grapes that grow in the cooler part of the country. The grapes are harvested before they ripen, which gives the wine an acidic and floral finish with just a little bit of sweetness.

Try Famous Madeira

Madeira is probably the most famous wine from Portugal. It’s made in the tropical climate and comes in a range from dry to sweet. You probably know about popular Madieria wines like HM Borges, Henriques & Henriques, and J. Faria & Flihos.

The post Visiting Portugal as a Wine Lover appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

The restaurant got its first Michelin star in 2012 after Avillez took over. Two years later, it got another Michelin star and became the first Lisbon restaurant with this prestigious status.

Belcanto offers contemporary Portuguese cuisine in sophisticated ambient that nobody can’t resist. It’s a place you’ll enjoy with all your senses, whether you opt for à la carte menu or one of two degustation menus carefully crafted to take you on a culinary journey. There’s also a Chef’s Table where the guests have the chance to watch the team work as they enjoy a unique degustation menu that includes sommelier Nádia Desidério’s wine selection.

The post Portuguese Belcanto is One of the Best Restaurants in the World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Pastel De Nata

These egg custard tarts are one of the most famous Portuguese sweets for good reason. They are like mini creme-brulees to go, served with cinnamon and powdered sugar. If you go to Lisbon, the best place to get pastel de nata is the famous bakery Pasteis de Belém. The bakery is a bit outside the city limits but is well worth the trip.

Sonhos

If you plan a trip to Portugal over the holidays, ask around and you will be sure to find a special holiday treat called sonhos. Sonhos translates to dreams in English, and are called such because they are a donut-like pastry made from a dough similar to choux pastry. You won’t find them anytime after Christmas, so make sure to look out for them and stock up when you are in Portugal. 

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Ingredients:

For the Sandwich

• 3 slices white ​​bread
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 thin pieces of steak, tenderized
• 3 slices of ham 
• 2 cured pork sausages or chorizo
• 8 slices of cheese
• 1 egg 

For the Sauce

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, crushed
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 bottle lager beer
• ¾ cup wine
• 1 tablespoon peri peri sauce 
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ tablespoon cornstarch
• Salt and black pepper

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by ?streetfoods? (@dopeearth.foods)

Instructions:

1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Melt the butter and add the onion, garlic, and a little salt.
2. Cook until the onion is translucent and begins to brown. Immediately, add the crushed tomato and the peri peri sauce.
3. When the tomato is well cooked, add the beer, wine, and broth. Continue cooking uncovered for about ten more minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in a quarter cup of water and add it to the sauce. Cook for about five more minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
4. Strain or blend the sauce, then return it to the hot pot and set aside.
5. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and once hot, cook the steak for three minutes on each side. Make sure it browns a little.
6. Cut the sausages in half, lengthwise, and cook for three minutes on each side. 
7. Toast the slices of sliced ​​bread and place one slice of ​​bread on a plate. Top it with the sliced ham.
8. Place the steak on top of the ham. Trim the edges of any protruding pieces of meat.
9. Cover with another slice of ​​bread and top with the sausages.
10. Finally, cover with another slice of ​​bread and the 6 slices of cheese.
11. Make a notch in the cheese at the top of the sandwich. Crack open an egg and place it in the opening.
12. Preheat the oven on broiler and place the sandwich quite close to the top. Bake for about 3 minutes, checking regularly to make sure the cheese has only melted and not turned brown.
13. Transfer the sandwich to a plate and cover entirely with sauce. It is also customary to serve with French fries. 

The post The Saucy and Spicy Classic Portuguese Sandwich appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Try Port in Porto

If you visit Portugal, you’re probably going to check out Porto anyway. Why not try some of the delicious local wines you can find in the city or just outside of it, in the famous wine region of Duoro Valley. If you have time, definitely schedule a trip and check out the shops and restaurants located there.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Cindy’s Food + Travel ? (@chubbychinesegirleats)

Vinho Verde Route

Portugal’s Vinho Verde is the local “green wine” made of grapes that grow in the cooler part of the country. The grapes are harvested before they ripen, which gives the wine an acidic and floral finish with just a little bit of sweetness.

Try Famous Madeira

Madeira is probably the most famous wine from Portugal. It’s made in the tropical climate and comes in a range from dry to sweet. You probably know about popular Madieria wines like HM Borges, Henriques & Henriques, and J. Faria & Flihos.

The post Visiting Portugal as a Wine Lover appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

The restaurant got its first Michelin star in 2012 after Avillez took over. Two years later, it got another Michelin star and became the first Lisbon restaurant with this prestigious status.

Belcanto offers contemporary Portuguese cuisine in sophisticated ambient that nobody can’t resist. It’s a place you’ll enjoy with all your senses, whether you opt for à la carte menu or one of two degustation menus carefully crafted to take you on a culinary journey. There’s also a Chef’s Table where the guests have the chance to watch the team work as they enjoy a unique degustation menu that includes sommelier Nádia Desidério’s wine selection.

The post Portuguese Belcanto is One of the Best Restaurants in the World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Pastel De Nata

These egg custard tarts are one of the most famous Portuguese sweets for good reason. They are like mini creme-brulees to go, served with cinnamon and powdered sugar. If you go to Lisbon, the best place to get pastel de nata is the famous bakery Pasteis de Belém. The bakery is a bit outside the city limits but is well worth the trip.

Sonhos

If you plan a trip to Portugal over the holidays, ask around and you will be sure to find a special holiday treat called sonhos. Sonhos translates to dreams in English, and are called such because they are a donut-like pastry made from a dough similar to choux pastry. You won’t find them anytime after Christmas, so make sure to look out for them and stock up when you are in Portugal. 

The post These Two Desserts From Portugal Will Knock Your Socks Off appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.