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ibrbi'bItb'bs not all bsardinhas. Just ask the man who made Portuguese food coolb'bi The Timesibbrbrb'bOffers so much more than just delightful recipesb' biEvening Standardibbribrbi'bNuno Mendesb'b book is a celebration of hearty Lisbon fareb' biMetroibbrbr'With iLisboetai, I feel guided through the cuisine of Portugalb'bs capital city. This book not only shares the warmth of Nunob'bs cooking but also tells the stories behind eating in Lisbonb' iRen' Redzepi ' Head Chef at Noma, CopenhagenibbrbrLisbon 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.brbrSharing 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 ipast'is de natai, the custard tarts for which Lisbon is so famous, and ibolas de Berlimi, 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 ichanfanai and roasted orange-rub pork belly with fennel ' which may even be followed with a cheeky ipregoi sandwich after dinner. brThese 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.

Lisboeta

  • Nuno Mendes

    An evocative Lisbon cookbook from world-renowned Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes

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    Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing brPublication date: 19102017 brFormat: 265 x 189 mm | 372 pages

  • About the Author

    Nuno Mendes is an internationally renowned Portuguese chef. Born and raised in Lisbon, he worked in America, Japan and Spain before heading up a string of critically acclaimed restaurants in London, including Bacchus and Viajante. A pioneer of the supper club movent, in 2009 he set up The Loft Project where he invited up-and-coming chefs from around the world to cook meals for small groups of diners. Nuno is executive chef at London's Chiltern Firehouse, and in 2015 he launched his first solo venture, restaurant Taberna do Mercado in Old Spitalfields Market, which focuses on the food and wine of his native country. He also writes a weekly recipe column for the iGuardiani. br br@NunoViajante

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