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Algarve gastronomy – Xarem
We’ve talked a few days back about some of the basics of Algarve cuisine, but today we’ll go into a bit more detail and talk about some of the particularities and specialties that one should expect from this wonderful region.
We mentioned the importance of the Moorish influence and the fact that they introduced all manner of sweets and cakes, but they also introduced a dish called ‘Xarem’, which at its core is made of maize meal and shellfish.
Xavira is now a traditional dish especially in the Eastern Algarve and the city of Tavira for instance, has a plethora of different ways of preparing it, however there are a few basics which it must have, namely corn flour, clams, sardines, grilled meat and the sky is your limit from there on.
