Bruno Caseiro
Chef Dishes
Grilled cucumber, cucumber water, marinated tomato and red basil
Fresh and seasonal ingredients for a dish that screams summer. Grilled cucumber, cucumber water, marinated tomato, and red basil, a dish by chef Bruno Caseiro. Thick slices of grilled cucumber and a vinaigrette made of its skins and seeds. The cucumber is also used alongside the basil in a puree. Cherry tomatoes add color and even more freshness to the dish.
Products used
Cucumber
Composed mostly of water and a source of minerals and vitamins, cucumber has such a low caloric index that it takes more calories to eat than those it has in it.
Tasty, fresh, and versatile, cucumber is a constant presence in summer recipes. Whether in salads, gazpacho (Portuguese style), as a snack, or a cold soup, it is up to anything. Composed mostly of water and a source of minerals and vitamins, cucumber has such a low caloric index that it takes more calories to eat than those it has in it. Interesting, isn‘t it?
Regions
Alentejo and Ribatejo
Miguel Torga once wrote that “more than enjoying the emotion of an enjoyable trip, whoever visits the Alentejo has to meditate”. Let’s meditate then, as we’re back to the ever charming Alentejo. Land of sea and mountains, its virtue lies in the middle, in the plains, where our product of the week comes from.
