' It ' s not all sardinhas. Just ask the man who made Portuguese food cool ' - The Times '
Offers so much more than just delightful recipes ' - Evening Standard ' Nuno Mendes ' book
is a celebration of hearty Lisbon fare ' - Metro '... I feel guided through the cuisine of
Portugal ' s capital city. This book not only shares the warmth of Nuno ' s cooking but also
tells the stories behind eating in Lisbon' - René Redzepi Head Chef at Noma Copenhagen
Lisbon is known as Portugal's 'City of Light' its beautiful tiled buildings and cobbled
streets illuminated by the reflections of the nearby waters. It is also one of the great
undiscovered culinary centres of Europe. Internationally renowned chef Nuno Mendes is a
'Lisboeta' (native of Lisbon) and in this groundbreaking cookbook he invites you to experience
his favourite places and the incredible food you will discover there. Sharing recipes
inspired by the dishes that he loves Nuno takes you through a typical day in Lisbon. Here you
will discover the secrets to the most delicious pastéis de nata the custard tarts for which
Lisbon is so famous and bolas de Berlim fluffy doughnuts stuffed with custard that are sold
on the beach. For lunch you might sample some typical seafood like squid sizzling in a pan
with garlic and coriander or grilled sardines with a roasted green pepper salad. And as night
draws in Nuno offers his recipes for rich and warming dishes like slow-baked lamb chanfana and
roasted orange-rub pork belly with fennel - which may even be followed with a cheeky prego
sandwich after dinner. These are the heart-warming vibrant dishes of a city with a modern
bustling food scene that is nevertheless steeped in centuries-old traditions. Nuno's portraits
of Lisbon's idiosyncrasies are threaded through the pages: impromptu sardine grills endless
snacking and city-wide street carnivals. With luminous photography shot on location this book
will bring to life Portugal's magnificent capital city and its fabulous cuisine.
