Pairing Sardinhas Assadas correctly — a note on Port wine

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Sardinhas Assadas. I ordered it with Port wine and the briny and savoury elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. fresh sardines in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Portugal developed bacalhau salt cod cookery while exploring the Atlantic and has over 365 recipes for it. The a Lisbon tasca restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Sardinhas Assadas with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.