The Befana, history and traditions of an Italian symbol
The Befana is one of the most deeply rooted symbols in the Italian tradition, a figure that mixes myth, religion and popular folklore. Every year, on the 6th of January, this old lady with a big nose riding her broom returns to make children and adults dream, bringing sweets and gifts to good children, and coal to those who, at least according to legend, have not been.
Portugal’s National Sandwiches: The Bifana & the Prego
2024年3月8日 · Portugal has not one but two sandwiches that are considered national sandwiches: The bifana and the prego. Both are straightforward sandwiches made with tender, thin pieces of meat. The bifana is made with pork, while the prego is made with beef. They are served on soft fresh bread with a bit of a floured crust that holds the juices.
Bifanas ~ Portuguese Pork Sandwiches – Leite's Culinaria
2020年6月27日 · Bifanas are traditional Portuguese sandwiches made with thin slices of pork that are marinated and simmered in a sauce of white wine, garlic, and paprika and served on soft rolls with plenty of mustard and piri-piri sauce.
Bifana - Wikipedia
Bifana is a classic Portuguese sandwich eaten all across the country. [1] According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the dish is "a matter of national pride" in Portugal. [2] According to Taste Atlas, the dish may have first been created in Vendas Novas, but it is served throughout the country. [1]
Our 7 Picks for the Best Bifana in Lisbon (& Why We Love It!)
2023年9月22日 · No Lisbon foodie experience would be complete without sinking your teeth into a hearty bifana, and our Tastes & Traditions of Lisbon Tour is no different. That’s just one of several fabulous bites you’ll enjoy throughout a morning of gastronomic delights and insider tips that will help you eat like a local throughout Portugal!
Lisbon Style Bifanas – Traditional Portuguese Pork Sandwich
A bifana is a traditional Portuguese sandwich made up of thin cutlets of pork loin that are marinated, fried in lard, and served in a crusty bread roll. They are often served with plenty of yellow mustard. They are featured in every Lisbon food guide, and perhaps the most popular of the Portuguese street foods.
Bifana Recipe – How To Make The Best Portuguese Sandwich
2021年9月14日 · Bifana is a traditional Portuguese sandwich consisting of Portuguese bread known as Papo Secos stuffed with marinated pork chops. The secret of the bifana sandwich is the perfectly juicy pork in its signature marinade and the method of preparation.
Portugal’s Bifana sandwich - Destination Eat Drink
2023年4月12日 · The best Bifana, IMHO, is the vegan one served at Lisbon’s terrific Ao26 restaurant. The meatless strips are beautifully marinated and topped with yellow mustard (this is Lisbon, after all). This cruelty-free Bifana is served on an English Muffin which means the bun stays crispy. Highly recommended.
Bifana Sandwich - Ang Sarap
2018年3月2日 · Bifana Sandwich is a type of sandwich popular in Portugal where pork chops or pork strips that are marinated in piri-piri style sauce and white wine is served in a light crusty bread roll accompanied with yellow mustard and sautéed pimiento with onions
The Hirshon Supreme Portuguese Marinated Pork Sandwich – Bifana
2023年1月9日 · Since the bifana originated in south-central Portugal, the version of the bifana that you find in Lisbon and other southern and central regions, is a take on the original sandwich. In this region, they make bifana out of a thinly pounded pork loin cutlet. They marinate this meat overnight in a mixture of wine, garlic, paprika, and other spices.