Why Portuguese Cuisine Ranks as One of the World's Toughest to Master
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Why Portuguese Cuisine Ranks as One of the World's Toughest to Master

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Summary:

  • A study by CV Villas ranks Portuguese cuisine second in difficulty for tourists.

  • Portugal scored 60.50 on the Confusing Cuisine Score, just behind China.

  • The Pastel de Nata is highlighted as one of the most challenging dishes, taking over 145 minutes to prepare.

  • European cuisines dominate the list of challenging cuisines, with Greece, France, and Spain also ranking.

  • Ben Briggs from CV Villas notes the importance of food in enhancing holiday experiences.

A recent study by CV Villas has shed light on the complexities of global cuisines, revealing that Portuguese cuisine ranks second in difficulty for tourists looking to learn to cook. This study evaluated the top 10 dishes from 50 different cuisines, using metrics such as preparation time, difficulty, and the number of ingredients to create a Confusing Cuisine Score out of 100. Portugal scored 60.50, just behind China.

The Top 5 Most Challenging Cuisines:

  1. China
  2. Portugal
  3. Greece
  4. India
  5. Vietnam

Among the intricate dishes that contribute to Portugal's ranking is the Pastel de Nata, the beloved custard tart, which is particularly challenging as it requires 14 ingredients and more than 145 minutes to prepare. This complexity highlights the trend of European cuisines being notably intricate, with Greece, France, and Spain also making the list.

Ben Briggs, Head of Marketing at CV Villas, emphasized the central role of food in holiday experiences, noting how the culinary traditions of countries like Portugal, Greece, and France offer both inspiration and a challenge for home cooks worldwide.

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