Piri Piri Chicken as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Piri Piri Chicken 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 Lisbon tasca restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. Vinho Verde alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.