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Francesinha

Cultural Context

Originating from Porto, the Francesinha is a hearty sandwich inspired by the French croque-monsieur. Traditionally enjoyed as a comfort food, it reflects the region's love for rich, flavorful dishes. Today, it's celebrated throughout Portugal and has inspired various adaptations, including vegetarian versions, making it a beloved choice for locals and visitors alike.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 cebolas picadas
azeite
1L de cerveja
5 a 10 Malaguetas de piri piri
2 fatias de mortadela ou fiambre
Sal qb
1 caldo knorr carne
1 folha de Loureiro
3 fatias de queijo gouda
4 colheres de sopa de polpa de tomate
1/4 de um copo de whisky
1/4 de um copo de vinho do porto
2 colheres de sopa de farinha maizena

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is more economical and versatile.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and easy to use.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Hot dogs provide a lower-cost alternative with similar flavors.

1

Fazer um estrugido com duas cebolas picadas e azeite, deixar aloirar.

2

Adicionar 1L de cerveja e 5 a 10 Malaguetas de piri piri.

3

Adicionar 2 fatias de mortadela ou fiambre, Sal qb, 1 caldo knorr carne, e 1 folha de Loureiro.

4

Deixar refugar 15 min.

5

Adicionar 4 colheres de sopa de polpa de tomate e refugar por 5 min.

6

Adicionar 1/4 de um copo de whisky e 1/4 de um copo de vinho do porto, e deixar refugar por 10 min.

7

Diluir 2 colheres de sopa de farinha maizena num pouco de água e depois adicionar ao molho.

8

Refugar por 5 min.

9

Coar o molho e deixar ferver.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringgrillingtoastingbroiling

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Francesinha sandwichPortuguese sandwich

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