Portuguese cuisine changes by valley, coast and capital. Lisbon is one node, not the whole map.
The meters treat heat, ferment, street density and sharing as the axes that actually organise meals.
Systems
Lisbon metro
A regional kitchen of Portuguese cuisine centred on Lisbon and Bacalhau.
Porto table
A regional kitchen of Portuguese cuisine centred on Porto and Pastel de nata.
Coimbra table
A regional kitchen of Portuguese cuisine centred on Coimbra and Grilled sardines.
Faro table
A regional kitchen of Portuguese cuisine centred on Faro and Caldo verde.
Funchal table
A regional kitchen of Portuguese cuisine centred on Funchal and Francesinha.
Region 5
Another regional kitchen of Portuguese cuisine.
Relative meters
Hotspots
Lisbon
A hotspot for Bacalhau and the local pantry of Portuguese cuisine.
Porto
A hotspot for Bacalhau and the local pantry of Portuguese cuisine.
Coimbra
A hotspot for Bacalhau and the local pantry of Portuguese cuisine.
Faro
A hotspot for Bacalhau and the local pantry of Portuguese cuisine.
Funchal
A hotspot for Bacalhau and the local pantry of Portuguese cuisine.
Materials
bacalhau / wine / vinegar
The savoury bass.
bread / rice / potato
The meal starch.
Bacalhau staples
The icon pantry.
Market produce
The daily vegetable and protein.
Regional pride in this cuisine is argued through Bacalhau and Pastel de nata more than through a single official recipe.
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