Spain Has Tapas… Portugal Has Petiscos! A Guide To Portuguese Summer Snacks

Dear Reader,

For many Portuguese, summer is the perfect time to catch up with friends and family. And what better way to do so than by sharing delicious snacks, or petiscos, as we call them?

Most of these are available year-round, but the summer is when they’re really in the spotlight.

Petiscos can be found in many restaurants and cafés, especially near beaches and busy, sunny plazas. A cold beer is the drink of choice in most cases.

Here are some of the most common petiscos on Portuguese summer menus:

Caracóis – Snails. The French aren’t the only ones to appreciate them. In Portugal, spring and summer are “snail season.” Don’t be surprised if you see cafés and snack bars displaying a “temos caracóis” (we have snails) sign or a simple snail drawing to advertise this snack.

Tremoços – Lupin beans. In some countries, they’re only used as fish bait. In Portugal, as well as in other countries in southern Europe, we keep them in brine and snack on them while having a beer. While it’s true they don’t have a lot of flavor, the humble lupin bean is packed full of nutritional benefits. Removing the peel using your teeth is a fine art that any Portuguese will gladly teach you…

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