Bifanas as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Bifanas is absolutely in that category. The smoky and robust quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. piri piri does work that no substitute can replicate.

Portugal developed bacalhau salt cod cookery while exploring the Atlantic and has over 365 recipes for it. There's something about the a pastelaria morning coffee context that reinforces the comfort effect. Sagres beer alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.