The residents of Madeira Island always have been big appreciators of fish, especially black swordfish. The Faial parish is one of the places in Madeira that consume good fish. Because of this they have the delicious dish, the Fine Fish Stew. This typical dish encompasses the fishes that are more consumed by the people of […]
At Ribeiro Frio exists the famous trout farm where produce big quantities of trout. Because of this, at Faial parish is the appreciated typical dish of this parish: Grilled Trout to Ribeiro Frio. The trout that are used for this dish are created with utmost care which is a big gastronomic attraction.
Madeira Island has lots of typical drinks which the residents are big appreciators and the tourists are even more fans of this typical drinks. One of the huge drinks in the island is the Poncha. This drink is a big tradition of Faial parish where can acquire in any bar/restaurant of this parish. Ingredients: Cane […]
Faial parish is one of the parishes of the Madeira Island that was more fields had because their soils permit the production of various types of grapes since American Grape to Agremom Grape. Throughout the year, the vineyards of this parish, are subject a treatments with the objective to produce the good grapes of this […]
The Passion Fruit Pudding is a typical dessert in Madeira Island, but principally in the north coast of the island. The Faial parish has as typical dessert the Passion Fruit Pudding. Is a dessert widely appreciated by the people of the parish as also by all the people in Madeira Island. Ingredients: 8 passion fruit […]
Black Scabbard Fish is one of the most important and typical fish dishes in Madeira Island. This fish is captured mainly by Câmara de Lobos fishermen. This typical dish can been seen in many restaurants in Madeira and Porto Santo Islands.
Carne de vinho e alhos (pork spiced with wine and garlic) is one of the most famous and appreciated madeiran specialities. This gastronomic specialty can be found in almost every restaurant in Madeira Island.
This is one of the most traditional and typical dishes of Madeira Island. Locals are very fond o this dish. Wheat soup can be found in many restaurants, but specially, in the northern part of Madeira Island. Don’t miss a chance of tasting this delicious dish. Ingredients: ½ Kg crushed wheat ½ Kg […]
Poncha is a typical drink of Madeira Island, and can be consumed cold or warm. This drink is made of sugar cane rum, sugar cane honey and fresh lemon juice. This drink is very common in bars in the parish of Câmara de Lobos. However, they can be found all over Madeira and Porto Santo Islands.
One of the best deserts in Madeira Island is definitely the pudim de maracujá. This specialty is served in many restaurants in Madeira and Porto Santo Islands. During your stay in Madeira and Porto Santo Islands, don’t miss a chance of tasting this delicious desert. The necessary ingredients for this delicious pudding: Pulp of 8passion […]
The Bolo de Mel it`s one of the gastronomic specialties more appreciated and known in Madeira Island. This delicious speciality is typical in Christmas. It`s done in based on sugar cane maleness and is cut by hand. Ingredients: 2 kg (70.55 ounces) flour 750 g (26.46 ounces) sugar 500 g (17.64 ounces) margarine 300 g […]
Sweet potato bread is a delicious gastronomic specialty of Madeira and Porto Santo Islands. Boil the potato and grate it. Afterwards, on a wooden basin, place the flour with a hole in the middle, where you put the baker’s yeast. Then,add warm water seasoned with salt and the potato. Mix with your fists until […]
One of the most famous and appreciated dishes in Madeira and Porto santo Island is the “Espetada”. This specialty is easy to prepar. You just have to cut the beef into cubes, bash the bay leaves, garlic and salt togehter and rub into the beef.
One of the most famous fish dishes in Madeira Island is the Tuna Steak. First of all, marine the tuna steaks for 2 hours in a mixture of 1 dl olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, parsley and a pinch of oregano. Then, in a large skillet heat the rest of the oil and remove […]
One of the most famous and appreciated dishes in Madeira and Porto santo Island is the “Espetada”. This specialty is easy to prepar. You just have to cut the beef into cubes, bash the bay leaves, garlic and salt togehter and rub into the beef.
One of the most famous fish dishes in Madeira Island is the Tuna Steak. First of all, marine the tuna steaks for 2 hours in a mixture of 1 dl olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, parsley and a pinch of oregano. Then, in a large skillet heat the rest of the oil and remove […]
Grilled limpets are ideal for starting a nice meal. It is one of the most appreciated specialties in Madeira Island. They are served with much garlic and also a slice of lemon squeezed over it. It then comes in a hot pan directly from the grill.
Black Scabbard Fish is one of the most important and typical fish dishes in Madeira Island. This fish is captured mainly by Câmara de Lobos fishermen. This typical dish can been seen in many restaurants in Madeira and Porto Santo Islands.
Passion fruit pudding is one of the highlights of regional dessert specialties, in Madeira Island. This delicious specialty is ideal for family lunches or dinner parties with friends. Ingredients: 2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 quart (1 liter) whole milk 1/3 cup sugar 8 ripe passion fruit Method: First of all sprinkle the […]
Honey cake is one of the most famous and appreciated sweets in the Archipelago of Madeira. It is also one of the oldest sweets, and dates back to the times when Madeira Island was an important sugar producer. It is made of sugar cane molasses. This cake is a Christmas specialty in the Archipelago of […]
