A Story of Tripe or why the inhabitants of Porto are known as Tripeiros (Tripe Eaters).
Portugal has an adventurous heritage, what with its history of discovery and sea expeditions. Apparently, the eager inhabitants of the city supported their audacious army by giving them all the good meat and keeping only the tripe for themselves. This dramatic culinary sacrifice found its way into Porto's traditional cuisine with "Tripas à moda do Porto"(Tripe á la Porto), which is served in most traditional restaurants. Not for sensitive stomachs, but definitely an experience.
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