Spices!

Finding spices in Portugal can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re used to the ones we have in the U.S. But don’t worry, there’s a few good resources for you to explore.

  • There’s one vendor at the Mercado who has a huge selection of bulk spices. Most of them are pretty common to Portugal, but it’s definitely worth checking out!
  • There are multiple small south asian grocers in town that have a variety of spices used in Southern Asia.
  • Any of the British stores mentioned under the Specialized Groceries post have spics that are more common in Great Britain and the United States.
  • iHerb is an online market that has a good variety of spices.
  • The Chilli Experience has some really nice spice mixes, like pumpkin pie spice mix, various beef rubs, cajun, Jamaican and Indian spices.
Spice (English)Spice (Portuguese)Spice (English)Spice (Portuguese)
BasilManjericãoGingerGengibre
Bay LeafLouroNutmegNoz-moscada
Black PepperPimenta-pretaOnion PowderCebola em pó
CinnamonCanelaOreganoOrégãos
CloveCravinhoPaprikaPimentão-doce / Páprica
CorianderCoentroParsleySalsa
CuminCominhoRosemaryAlecrim
FennelFuncho / Erva-doceSea SaltSal marinho
Garlic PowderAlho em póThymeTomilho


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