Portuguese cuisine
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The oldest known book on Portuguese cuisine, entitled Livro de Cozinha da Infanta D. Maria de Portugal, from the 16th century, describes many popular dishes of meat, fish, poultry and others.
A typical Portuguese dish, with shredded bacalhau, migas and rapini
Broa was likely introduced by the Suebi as brauþ (bread)
Traditional caldo verde served in a bowl
Pastéis de bacalhau (literally "codfish pastries")
Fishing industry in Portugal
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Fishing is a major economic activity in Portugal. The country has a long tradition in the sector, and is among the countries in the world with the highest fish consumption per capita. Roman ruins of fish processing facilities were found across the Portuguese coast. Fish has been an important staple for the entire Portuguese population, at least since the Portuguese Age of Discovery.
Many Portuguese coastal towns are fishing centres - fishing boats in Tavira, Algarve.
Fishing boats from Peniche.
Sardine fishing, near the coast of Sesimbra.
Vestiges of a Roman fish preserving plant, Setúbal.