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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Manjericão | Ginger | Gengibre |
| Bay Leaf | Louro | Nutmeg | Noz-moscada |
| Black Pepper | Pimenta-preta | Onion Powder | Cebola em pó |
| Cinnamon | Canela | Oregano | Orégãos |
| Clove | Cravinho | Paprika | Pimentão-doce / Páprica |
| Coriander | Coentro | Parsley | Salsa |
| Cumin | Cominho | Rosemary | Alecrim |
| Fennel | Funcho / Erva-doce | Sea Salt | Sal marinho |
| Garlic Powder | Alho em pó | Thyme | Tomilho |
