Madeira Food: 7 Dishes You Have to Try — Including One You Won’t Expect

A round loaf of bread, reminiscent of traditional Portuguese baking, is cut into four sections, with one piece lifted to reveal a green, garlic-herb spread inside. The bread appears toasted and crispy with a soft, fluffy interior. The loaf rests on a piece of parchment paper on a wicker surface.

Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, closer to Morocco than it is to Portugal, the island of Madeira is a unique part of Portugal with its own history, customs, and food. Many of these dishes are only really found in Madeira, and haven’t made their way into mainstream Portuguese cooking, and the only way to try them is to go and spend a few days on Madeira. Peixe Espada com Banana Peixe espada com banana is one of Madeira’s most …

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