Pairing Piri Piri Chicken correctly — a note on Port wine

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Piri Piri Chicken. I ordered it with Port wine and the sweet and eggy in pastries elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. chouriço in particular became more prominent in a good way.

pastéis de nata originated in Belém monastery in the 18th century. The a coastal seafood restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Piri Piri Chicken with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.