'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.
