The Minho Cooking

The Traditional Minho Cooking

Traditional cuisine of Minho - Minho, land of the Vinhos Verdes, prides itself on its traditional cuisine from the North. Cod here, like everywhere else, is always one of the favorite products and dishes. But the papas de sarrabulho, the rojões and the green wines are among the most authentic products of this land.

Land of Sarrabulho

Traditional northern dish, sarrabulho is among the most outstanding delicacies in this regional cuisine, for its authenticity. Pork, pig's blood, sausages (sausages), beef and plenty of bread to give consistency to the dish. More the seasonings.

Sarrabulho is a specialty "difficult to make people who are not Minho to like, the fact that it takes blood is enough to keep most of the curious" [1]

The sarrabulho rice is cooked with the broth from the cooking of various meats (pork, beef, chicken and chorizo). during cooking Pig blood and spices are added.

Terra de Caldo Verde

"Green broth is always present on the menus of Porto and the Minho region. This broad-leaf potato and green cabbage broth finely cut and watered with a drizzle of olive oil is referenced in several books by Camilo Castelo Branco".

By chance, you've already tasted this famous wine, straight out of the barrel. This is a privilege reserved for a few visitors. This and more, the visitor will discover the follow the paths that lead to Douro. See Douro region.

Quality and Refinement

"Eating & agrave; fashion in Porto [and in the North] is to eat in abundance, quality and with great refinement, always at well-decorated tables where the silver of our goldsmiths prevails on embroidered linen tablecloths".



Minho and Wine - With its name associated with the famous green wine for centuries, the Minho attracts thousands of visitors, on vacation or on a business trip, who discover its charms and secrets here.

Minho Products

From the sea, rivers, fields, Minho has an abundant supply of products used in its rich, appetizing and varied cuisine. From tarrestre beans to kale, passing through the green soup and beef cachena, one of the most famous ingredients in Minho cuisine.

The Meats

Goat, lamb, pork and their smoked products in the traditional way, above the ovens and stoves in the kitchens, in the countryside.

The Birds

Roosters and chickens are used in the preparation of several dishes, including chicken with giblets. Eggs are widely used in delicious sweets Minho.

The Fishes

As for fish, among the freshwater fish, the most consumed and appreciated are lamprey, shad, plaice, and sea cod, the most appreciated and prepared in many delicious ways.

Typical dishes

Some typical dishes and specialties of Minho cuisine: comng soon.