Delicious Stuff
Favourite Drinks and Foods of Madeira
Selected Madeiran Drinks
(with a hint on how to order one or two)
Um bica / duas bicas
A short espresso, typically strong.
Um garoto / dois garotos
Espresso with a little milk.
Uma chinesa / duas chinesas
A cappuccino-like drink served in a transparent glass, specialty of Madeira.
Um galão / dois galões
A tall glass of coffee that's about one-quarter coffee and three-quarters milk, similar to a latte.
Uma poncha / duas ponchas
A traditional alcoholic drink from Madeira with sugar cane spirit, honey, sugar, and citrus juice.
Uma ginja / duas ginjas
A cherry liqueur often enjoyed as a digestive or aperitif in Portugal.
Hit The Road Madeira has a nice Youtube video:
How To Order COFFEE in MADEIRA
Selected Madeiran Food
(with a hint on how to order one or two)
Um bolo do caco / dois bolos do caco
A flat, round bread made with sweet potatoes, often served with garlic butter.
Uma dose de lapas / duas doses de lapas
Grilled limpets, typically seasoned with garlic and butter.
Uma dose de espada / duas doses de espada
Black scabbardfish, a deep-sea fish common in Madeira, often fried and sometimes paired with banana.
Uma espetada / duas espetadas
Large marinated beef skewers, traditionally grilled over open flames.
Um picado / dois picados
A dish where meat is diced and served with fries, often shared among multiple people.
Um milho cozido / dois milhos cozidos
Cooked corn on the cob, often served as a side dish.
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