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Francesinhas

Francesinhas

Oporto - Portugal


Every restaurant in town serves the Francesinha, the most popular dish in this city by the river.

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Francesinha à moda do Porto

The most popular tidbit in the city was born in the 1960’s by the hand of an emigrant returning from France, who adapted the well-known croque-monsieur and gave it the name of the spiciest woman he knew - the French woman.
The sandwich is composed of sausage and meat with fried egg and a famous spicy tomato sauce whose recipe is one of the world's best kept secrets.

Sharing among friends

Sharing among friends

Depending on the recipe, each dish contains approximately 1200 calories, slightly less than the recommended daily dose for adults.
However, do not despair: the calories are well worth your while when you are amongst friends savouring the typical Porto sandwich.

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With The growing success of this dish led to the creation of the Brotherhood of the Francesinha in 2000 and every year a summer Festival is held, appealing to both tourists and locals.
Website: www.visitporto.travel