The Tasty Tradition of Porto
History of Carlos Silva - Sao Paulo, Brasil
Francesinha is a delicacy originating from Porto, Portugal, made with two slices of lightly toasted bread, filled with beef steak, sausage, mortadella, fresh sausage and cheese. The sandwich is covered with several slices of cheese and placed in the oven until melted. The most important ingredient is the hot and spicy sauce. The story goes that it was created in the fifties, by a Portuguese named Daniel David Silva, who, having been an emigrant in France, used as inspiration one of the most typical sandwiches in France, the “Croque-Monsieur”, but adapted to the taste and gastronomic culture of the city of Porto. The quality of the meat and bread, as well as the diversity of alcoholic beverages in the sauce, influence the flavor of Francesinha, making it a beloved delicacy in the region.
