Alright, let’s talk about this Portuguese breakfast thing, you know? I ain’t no fancy food writer, just tellin’ it like it is.
First off, them Portuguese folks, they like their bread. Lots of it. Not that fluffy white stuff you get in the store, mind you. This is good, crusty bread, the kind that fills you up. They call it “pão,” simple as that. And they eat it with everything! Sometimes it’s just plain, sometimes they put butter, sometimes jam. But there’s always bread.
Now, coffee. That’s important. They drink it strong, like real strong. Not that watery stuff you get at some places. This’ll wake you up, that’s for sure. They call it “café,” and they drink it outta these little cups. Sometimes they put milk in it, “café com leite” they call it then. But mostly, it’s just straight-up strong coffee.
- Bread (Pão): Gotta have it, that’s the rule.
- Coffee (Café): Strong and black, gets you goin’.
- Pastries (Pastéis): Sweet stuff, for a treat.
Then there’s the sweet stuff. Oh, they love their sweet stuff. Little pastries, they call ’em “pastéis.” The most famous one is called “pastel de nata,” it’s like a little custard tart. Real tasty, but sweet, you know? They got all kinds of other pastries too, filled with cream or fruit or whatever. You just point at what looks good, that’s what I do.
Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you get some fruit. Oranges, maybe some melon. Depends on the season, I guess. And sometimes, you get cheese or ham. Not always, but sometimes. That’s a good day, when you get cheese and ham.
I went to this place in Porto once, they had all sorts of fancy breakfast stuff. Avocado toast, they called it. Looked pretty, but I don’t know. Give me some good bread and coffee, that’s all I need. They had these other things too, like eggs and bacon. But it wasn’t the same, you know? Not like the real Portuguese breakfast.
The real Portuguese breakfast, it’s simple. It’s about good bread, strong coffee, and maybe a little something sweet. It ain’t fancy, but it fills you up and gets you ready for the day. That’s what matters, right?
And let me tell you, those “pastéis de nata”, they’re somethin’ else. Sweet and creamy, just melts in your mouth. I could eat a whole plate of them, but then I’d be too full for anything else. So I gotta pace myself, you know?
So, if you’re ever in Portugal, don’t go lookin’ for no fancy breakfast. Just find a little café, order some “pão” and “café”, maybe a “pastel de nata” if you’re feelin’ fancy. And enjoy it. It’s the simple things in life, that’s what I always say.
And don’t forget to try the different kinds of bread. Some are big, some are small, some are crusty, some are soft. They all got their own taste, you know? It’s like a whole adventure, just with bread!
Oh, and another thing, they don’t rush you. You can sit there and enjoy your coffee and your bread, nobody’s gonna bother you. That’s nice, I like that. You can just relax and watch the world go by. That’s part of the Portuguese breakfast experience, I guess.
So, there you have it. That’s what I know about Portuguese breakfast. Like I said, I ain’t no expert, but I know what I like. And I like a good, simple Portuguese breakfast.
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