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Snacks

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Empada - Portuguese gastronomy

dish

Empada

A small, rich pastry filled with seasoned chicken or veal, a staple of Portuguese snack culture.

Rissol - Portuguese gastronomy

dish

Rissol

A crescent-shaped fried turnover with a thin crispy shell, most commonly filled with shrimp béchamel.

Torresmo - Portuguese gastronomy

ingredient

Torresmo

Crispy fried pieces of pork belly, a beloved Portuguese snack served with bread and drinks.