Furnas Hotels

National cuisine of the Azores is a unique blend of traditional Portuguese dishes and original chef’s recipes. The methods of preparing some culinary masterpieces are rather peculiar. Cozido das Furnas is a meat dish that is enormously popular among both tourists and visitors. Slices of meat and vegetables flavored with spices are put in a large pot, which is then buried in volcanic ash. Four hours later a deliciously juicy meat with vegetables is ready. Local restaurants will be genuinely liked by fans of seafood.

In addition to original fish dishes, guests will be surely offered to try local delicacies. Most often guests of restaurants order octopus stewed in wine sauce Polvo Guisado Em Vinho De Cheiro. Of course, there are more simple dishes in the national cuisine. Followers of European cuisine will surely like turnip soup Caldo de nabos and braised pork, which is usually served with various vegetable side dishes. Sour soup Caldo Azedo is another original first course dish. The soup is prepared from various vegetables and is usually served cold. The local Azorean cheese is a no less popular dish. Travelers often buy it as a souvenir.
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