As springtime inches closer and closer, we’re getting ready for outdoor grilling. These spicy shrimp skewers, featuring the piri piri hot sauce, sea salt, and olive oil from the Portugal Box, come together in as little as 30 minutes.
Portugal
The Portuguese Azulejo
To the Try the World subscribers who’ve hesitated to open Briosa Gourmet’s canned seafood for fear of ruining the beautiful wrapping: please, go ahead and eat. Here is a history of the hydraulic tiles that inspire Briosa Gourmet’s packaging.
Steamed Clams
Similar to the French Moules Marinière, this Portuguese version of the dish uses steamed clams, a lot of cilantro, and a popular Portuguese wine called Vinho Verde.
Duck Toast with Caramelized Onions
Sweet and rich in flavor, the caramelized onions from the Portugal Box are a delicious pairing with savory foods. One of the most popular ways to eat in Portugal is with charcuterie or pâté. This simple recipe elevates a basic pâté toast with the simple addition of the onions from the box.
Grilled Chicken with Piri Piri
That spicy piri piri sauce from the Portugal Box makes an excellent marinade for all types of meat. This version, called “Frango Piri Piri,” is a popular, fast-casual grilled dish, and it’ll leave your mouth burning—in a good way.
Broiled and Crusted Codfish
This dish, made with fresh cod and the codfish seasoning from the Portugal Box, is not only an impressive centerpiece to your dinner table, but packed with flavor and easy to make.
Codfish Toasts
In this simple, but delicious showcase of the canned codfish from the Portugal Box, George Mendes creates appetizer toasts using just a few ingredients.
Behind the Box: Chef George Mendes, Portugal
A first-generation American born to Portuguese parents, Chef George Mendes grew up eating his mother’s salted cod and stews. Today, he’s known for his refined take on rustic Portuguese dishes that earned him a Michelin star in 2012. Chef Mendes is the chef-owner of Aldea and Lupolo, both in New York City, and the author of the cookbook My Portugal. Here, he opens the Portugal Box and show you the items inside!
Bolinhos de Bacalhau
In this preparation, George Mendes mashes canned codfish and sea salt from the Portugal Box with potato, shapes the mixture into balls, and fries them. They’re just as good eaten piping hot or warm.
It’s Here! This Month We’re Traveling to Portugal
This month, we bring you the best of Portuguese cuisine with a sampling of Chef Mendes’s favorite pantry staples. Check out the video to find out what’s in the box!