If you were to wander through the cobblestone streets of Porto in search of something to fill your grumbling belly, this would be the perfect city to get lost in. Known for its love of Food, from wholly nutritious to downright gluttonous, Porto has been quietly working to maintain the authenticity of its food culture while continuing to evolve.

This dedication to the basics can first be seen in the use of something that is essential to Portugal as the humble Sardine. Porto takes the love of this little Fish to the next level by turning the usually under appreciated yet healthy and sustainable little fish, into a star that goes beyond grilled street food. Here, the tinned variety gets some much needed love by simply changing the form in which it’s presented. By blending the sardines whole into a smooth paste, it becomes an elegant pâté de sardinha to spread over bread or crackers. Essentially this makes for a deliciously robust fish spread that pairs beautifully with a white Albarinho or Arinto wine from the north of Portugal! Scrumptious!

The gifted cooks of Porto have obviously figured out how to give a twist to the basics to either slightly elevate or drastically change Portuguese ingredients in a delicious way. This doesn’t mean it has to be difficult, in fact it’s easy enough to do in your own home with just a little help from your friends here at Catavino to guide your way!

If, however, you’re keen to visit the old school canneries run by gifted grandmothers, or simply ache for a private boat tour along the Douro, let us know! There’s a thousand and one ways to satiate your fish cravings in Porto!

Cheers,

Rochelle Ramos