Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern Season 13 Episode 9 Lisbon: Snails, Sardines & Barnacles
- TVPG
- November 3, 2014
- 3 min
In season 13 episode 9 of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, titled "Lisbon: Snails, Sardines & Barnacles," our intrepid host heads to the Portuguese capital to explore its unique culinary scene.
Zimmern begins his journey in Belém, a district known for its sweet pastries. He samples a famous Lisbon treat, the pastel de nata, a delicious custard tart made from egg yolks, sugar, and cream. From there, he moves on to snails, a popular street food in Lisbon.
While many people may balk at the idea of eating snails, they're actually a prized delicacy in Portugal. Zimmern tries them in a traditional stew with piri piri sauce, garlic, and olive oil. He also samples a variety of sardines, which are abundant in Portuguese waters.
Next, Zimmern travels to a fishing village outside of Lisbon, where he tries barnacles, a bizarre seafood delicacy that's difficult to harvest. Barnacles grow on rocks in the ocean and are harvested by hand, making them expensive and relatively rare.
Zimmern enjoys them with a local fisherman, who shows him how to crack open the barnacles and extract the meat inside. The experience is a bit challenging for Zimmern, who admits that they're "not the easiest things to eat."
Finally, Zimmern heads to a local market to try a variety of Portuguese cheeses, including some made from sheep and goat's milk. He also samples a traditional dish called cozido, which is a hearty stew made with different meats and vegetables.
Throughout the episode, Zimmern immerses himself in Lisbon's culture, meeting locals and learning about the city's history and traditions. He also tries some unusual concoctions, like a cocktail made with beer and sweetened condensed milk.
Overall, "Lisbon: Snails, Sardines & Barnacles" is a fascinating look at a city with a unique culinary identity. Zimmern's enthusiasm and willingness to try anything make him the perfect guide for this adventure, and viewers are sure to be both entertained and educated by his exploits.
