Created by Vítor Sobral, this Bacalhau à Monção is hailed as 'a new gastronomic treasure' of Monção
The 'Bacalhau à Monção' recipe was created in 2023 by chef Vítor Sobral and is now being presented as 'a new gastronomic treasure' of this Minho municipality. On the weekend of 24 and 25 January the dish will be available to taste in 15 local restaurants. In parallel, a sparkling wine route is being promoted.
My Christmas recipe: Rui Filipe and the Father Christmas who 'turned out to be Uncle Chico'
The Palatial's chef once tried to serve confit cod instead of the boiled cod with all the trimmings, but the family wanted to return to the Christmas tradition. So now Rui Filipe focuses on roast kid (young goat).
More expensive Christmas: cod and turkey prices soar
The traditional Christmas dinner will cost Portuguese households more this year.