Summary:

We love making flavor dreams come true, especially this one! It began with an inspired conversation with David Leite, founder of the James Beard Award-winning website Leite's Culinaria, about crafting flavors to create a sense of time and place and ended with A Taste of Portugal.

In between, we sourced piri piri chiles direct from Portugal to give it an authentic hint of heat and enjoyed the evolving flavors on chicken and shrimp, seafood, salads and more. It's so easy to transform any dish! Just whisk the spice with butter or oil to create an incredibly flavorful sauce or David Leite's Favorite Portuguese Paste. We've packaged it up in a generous 4 oz. pouch which holds one cup of spice, so you can enjoy many servings of this inspired spice.

From David: Growing up, I loved watching the women in my family cook. And for so many dishes, they used the same ingredients for that incomparable flavor of my childhood: paprika, garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, parsley, a splash of wine, and more. This spice mix is an homage to them and their cooking. All the familiar, comforting flavors of Portugal in one blend.

Ingredients:

Sea Salt, Tomato Powder, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Parsley, Indian Coriander, Garlic, Bay Leaf, Red Wine Vinegar Powder, Citric Acid, White Pepper, Piri Piri Chile

Why We Love It:

We adore how A Taste of Portugal effortlessly brings the vibrant and bold flavors of Portuguese cuisine into our kitchens. The inclusion of Piri Piri chiles, sourced directly from Portugal, adds an authentic touch of heat that is both thrilling and deeply flavorful. This blend is particularly magical on chicken and shrimp, but it’s versatile enough to enrich seafood, salads, and much more. Just a dash can transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched landscapes of Portugal.

The More You Know:

Did you know that the Piri Piri chile, a key component in our blend, is not only a staple in Portuguese cuisine but also a star in the culinary scenes of regions like Africa and Brazil? Each area brings its own twist to this fiery pepper, making it a global favorite for adding heat to dishes. In Portugal, it's often used in sauces that accompany seafood or meats, showcasing its versatility and universal appeal.