3 Traditional Foods
You Have To Try in Leiria

Brisas do lis is a Portuguese specialty that hails from Leiria. These small, round desserts consist of egg yolks, sugar, and ground almonds. When baked, the cakes are traditionally served in paper cups. Brisas do lis were first invented at Santana de Leiria convent. Although the convent is out of function, the nuns decided to share the recipe, and the dessert became strongly associated with Leiria.Expand

Arroz de pato is a traditional dish consisting of a combination of flavorful duck meat and rice. Primarily, the whole duck is cooked in a seasoned stock alongside smoked meat and sausages. Shredded meat is then placed in a clay pot and topped with rice which was cooked in the same broth. Before baking, the dish is usually topped with sliced sausages or pieces of smoked meat. Arroz de pato is a popular lunch option in many traditional restaurants, and a common main course that is reserved for special occasions.Expand

Pão com chouriço is a traditional snack. It consists of yeasted dough rolls that are filled with the famous pork sausage known as chouriço. The bread rolls are usually made with flour, yeast olive oil, salt, and slices of chouriço sausage. Once the dough has been prepared, it's typically rolled into rectangles, topped with slices of chouriço, then rolled and closed. These delicious snacks are baked in the oven until golden brown, and it's recommended to serve them while still warm.Expand