{"title":"Tricana from Lisbon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the cod merchants, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio, Conserveira de Lisboa has been located since 1930. A shop where there is nothing except canned fish, stacked up to the ceiling, each individually wrapped in printed paper. Tricana has been the brand of this house since 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is filled according to the old Portuguese method: The fish goes into the can raw and is cooked inside, along with oil or sauce. The juices thus remain in the fish instead of in the cooking water, the fillets remain juicy. It is packed by hand anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSardines from the fishing season, mackerel fillets without skin and bones, pollock fillets, desalted cod, whole tuna fillets. There are a dozen ways to pack them: in pure olive oil, with garlic, lemon, pepper or oregano, in tomato, with piri-piri, with curry or in mustard sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA note for everyone who looks at the label: The oil cans are packed in olive oil. Where a sauce is involved, with tomato and mustard, Tricana usually works with sunflower oil. Both are listed in the ingredients list of each product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe best way to open a can is how they do it in Lisbon: open it, on toasted bread, a squeeze of lemon, some coriander and a glass of Vinho Verde on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oil does not remain in the can, it is part of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sardinen-mit-knoblauch-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Sardines with Garlic 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarlic and sardines are an old-fashioned pairing in Portugal. What works in the pan works just as well in a can—provided both are good. Tricana packs the sardines whole in pure olive oil, adding garlic and salt, and nothing else. Four ingredients—that’s all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fish come from the Portuguese Atlantic coast and are processed only during the fishing season, which begins in April. This isn’t a marketing claim, but the reason the fillets remain firm instead of falling apart: sardines caught outside the season lack sufficient fat and do not hold up well during canning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTricana is backed by Conserveira de Lisboa, a family business that has been located on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros in Lisbon since 1930 and is now run by the third generation. The shop’s interior still dates back to 1930—and the recipes have remained largely unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to enjoy the can is the way it’s eaten in Lisbon: open it, serve it on toasted bread, and add a squeeze of lemon. The oil isn’t left behind in the can—it’s part of the product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio—where the fish are still packed by hand today. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53445120033034,"sku":"MP-SARD-TRICA-0001","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-sardinhas-com-alho-ki.jpg?v=1789484315"},{"product_id":"bacalhau-a-lagareiro-kabeljau-in-knoblauch-olivenol-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Bacalhau à Lagareiro – Cod in Garlic-Infused Olive Oil 120g Tricana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eÀ lagareiro means: so much olive oil that even the oil presser himself couldn't improve on it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cod is fried before it goes into the can, and only then marinated in olive oil with garlic. That is the difference with Bacalhau com Alho, which has the same four ingredients, but is marinated raw. When you open it, you see large light pieces with browned edges, with garlic in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBacalhau à lagareiro is a Sunday dish in Portugal: cod in the oven, drowned in olive oil, served with potatoes flattened with the fist. The name comes from the \u003cem\u003elagareiro\u003c\/em\u003e, the man at the oil press, and is a statement about the amount of oil. The frying gives the fish roasted aromas that the marinated Bacalhau does not have, and makes it firmer. With 25 g of protein per 100 g and just under 6 g of fat, the can is leaner than the dish sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana is the brand of the Conserveira de Lisboa, which has been located since 1930 on the Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the stockfish merchants. The cod is desalted, fried, and placed in the can by hand, then filled with olive oil and garlic. The cans are wrapped in printed paper there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeat the contents of the can briefly in the pan, then the oil gets moving again and the garlic smells like freshly fried. Serve with boiled potatoes or bread, a little parsley, black olives. A Vinho Verde fits, a simple Red from the Douro too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of the Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio – it is still packed by hand there to this day. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit the Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53717069070602,"sku":"MP-BACA-TRICANA-0001","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/hf_20260915_084048_17df76c8-6902-4bb4-ab8e-e61aa6fd386f_label.jpg?v=1789462308"},{"product_id":"bacalhau-com-alho-kabeljau-in-olivenol-mit-knoblauch-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Bacalhau com Alho – Cod in Olive Oil with Garlic 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince 1942, Tricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa, located on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the codfish merchants, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper. This one says “Bacalhau com Alho,” cod with garlic, and that is the simplest way to preserve bacalhau: salted cod, soaked until the salt is gone, then marinated in olive oil with garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour ingredients are listed on the can, no more: cod, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Nothing distracts from the fish, and that is exactly the point. The cod falls apart in large white flakes as soon as the fork goes in, and tastes more understated than sardines or mackerel. The garlic infuses the oil over time while remaining in the background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest served on a slice of toasted bread rubbed with half a garlic clove beforehand, along with the oil from the can and a glass of chilled Portuguese white wine. Those who prefer it warmer briefly pan-fry the fish with potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eSince 1942, Tricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53717743730954,"sku":"MP-BACA-TRICANA-0002","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-bacalhau-com-alho-ki.jpg?v=1789481181"},{"product_id":"bacalhau-a-portuguesa-kabeljau-mit-zwiebeln-in-olivenol-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Bacalhau à Portuguesa – Cod with Onions in Olive Oil 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the codfish merchants, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper. “Bacalhau à Portuguesa” is the simplest way to prepare the fish at home in Portugal: cod, onions, olive oil, nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe can contains bacalhau, or salted cod. It is soaked until the salt is gone and then packed with onions in olive oil. The onions make the difference compared to the other two varieties from the house: they give the oil a subtle sweetness, whereas the garlic in Bacalhau com Alho adds more spice. The fish itself flakes into large white leaves and tastes more understated than sardines or mackerel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest served on toasted bread, rubbed beforehand with half a clove of garlic, with a glass of chilled Portuguese white wine. If you want to turn it into a meal, pour the contents of the can over hot boiled potatoes with salt, sprinkle with parsley, and let the oil be the sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53717895217418,"sku":"MP-BACA-TRICANA-0003","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-bacalhau-a-portuguesa-ki.jpg?v=1789481711"},{"product_id":"filetes-de-atum-em-tomate-thunfischfilets-in-tomate-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Filetes de Atum em Tomate – Tuna Fillets in Tomato 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942. It is located on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the cod merchants, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside are whole tuna fillets, not the minced pieces found on supermarket shelves. They are preserved in vegetable oil with tomato, plus salt—nothing more is listed on the label. This is what sets this can apart from the other Tricana preserves we stock: the bacalhau and white tuna come in pure olive oil, while here, the more neutral vegetable oil carries the tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe fillets remain whole in the can but are still somewhat soft; they only start to break apart when you press them with a fork. The tomato is not a thick sauce, but mild and thin, and it soaks into the fish rather than overpowering it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is easiest on bread, roughly crushed with a fork. It is just as good stirred into hot pasta or into a rice salad, where the tomato oil doubles as the sauce. A classic is salada de atum: fillets, boiled potatoes, onion rings, and a few olives. Serve with a young Vinho Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located a few steps behind Praça do Comércio—to this day, the products are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53721166381322,"sku":"MP-ATUM-CONSE-0001","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-atum-em-tomate_label.jpg?v=1789482912"},{"product_id":"atum-em-azeite-puro-thunfischfilets-in-olivenol-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Atum em Azeite Puro – Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince 1942, Tricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa, located on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the cod merchants, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree ingredients are listed on the label: tuna, extra virgin olive oil, salt. No vegetable oil, no infusion to stretch the fish. The fillets go whole into the can, processed in the Azores, where Portuguese tuna has traditionally come ashore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe fish is meaty and remains in large pieces, without becoming dry. The olive oil coats it without overpowering; you taste the tuna, not the oil. With 30 g of protein per 100 g, the can is one of the more substantial on the shelf, and it is the variety you reach for when the fish should stand on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStraight from the can, on bread with a pinch of coarse salt, or as the centerpiece of a salada de atum with boiled potatoes, onion rings, and olives. Do not drain the oil; it is the sauce. Pair it with a Vinho Verde or a white Douro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eSince 1942, Tricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53721269371146,"sku":"MP-ATUM-CONSE-0002","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-atum-em-azeite-puro-ki.jpg?v=1789483445"},{"product_id":"sardinhas-em-tomate-picante-sardinen-in-scharfer-tomate-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Sardinhas em Tomate Picante – Sardines in Spicy Tomato 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the cod merchants. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper that has borne the same pattern for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sardines are caught off the Portuguese coast and preserved in sunflower oil, with tomato, vinegar, piri-piri and spices added. This is the spicy sister of the garlic can from the same house, and it is the only Tricana we have that is not in olive oil: the more neutral sunflower oil lets the pod and the acidity take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePiri-piri is the little red pod that came to the country via the former Portuguese colonies and is now found in practically every kitchen in the country. The vinegar in the sauce gives the tomato a tart edge and brings the can closer to an escabeche than to the sweet tomato sauces usually found in canned sardines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn toasted bread, with an egg on the side, or over warm potatoes. The sauce belongs on the plate too. Pair it with something that can stand up to it: a Vinho Verde with residual acidity, a cold beer, or if necessary, both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53721570017546,"sku":"MP-SARD-CONSE-4042","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-sardinhas-em-tomate-picante-ki.jpg?v=1789484945"},{"product_id":"sardinhas-em-tomate-sardinen-in-tomate-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Sardinhas em Tomate – Sardines in Tomato 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, the street of the cod merchants. Every can is wrapped by hand in printed paper there, here in red with Tricana in a black cloak, the motif that gave the brand its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sardines are caught off the Portuguese coast and preserved in sunflower oil, with tomato, vinegar, spices, and salt. It is the same can as the spicy sister from the same house, just without the piri-piri. Those who like sardines in tomato but want to avoid the heat will reach for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is the vinegar that prevents the sauce from becoming sweet, as tomato sardines often are. It keeps the tomato lean and lets the fish take center stage, and because no olive oil is involved, no flavor from that is added either. What remains is sardine with tomato, without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCold on toasted bread, or warm over rice. In Portugal, boiled potatoes and a hard-boiled egg are often added, and then it is a lunch. A Vinho Verde suits it, a beer just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53723058307338,"sku":"MP-SARD-CONSE-4043","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-sardinhas-em-tomate-ki.jpg?v=1789500065"},{"product_id":"sardinhas-com-limao-sardinen-in-olivenol-mit-zitrone-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Sardinhas com Limão – Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio. The shop has remained unchanged since the 1930s, right down to the counter, where the cans are still wrapped by hand in printed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour ingredients: sardines, olive oil, lemon, and salt. The fish are caught off the Portuguese coast and placed whole into the can. The olive oil coats, the lemon brightens, and there is nothing else that might overpower the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe lemon is why this can seems lighter than a pure oil-packed sardine, although it isn't: 15.3 g of fat per 100 g, most of it from the oil and the fish itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe acidity cuts through the oil, making the sardine appealing to anyone who finds a pure oil-packed sardine too rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCold from the can on toasted bread, with sea salt and an extra squeeze of fresh lemon. Or mashed with a fork and mixed into cream cheese as a spread. Serve with a Vinho Verde, a Muscadet, or a dry Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53723083374858,"sku":"MP-SARD-CONSE-4044","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-sardinhas-com-limao-ki.jpg?v=1789501405"},{"product_id":"sardinen-mit-scharfen-pickles-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Sardines with Spicy Pickles 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio. The cans are still wrapped by hand in printed paper there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside are whole sardines, caught off the North Atlantic coast of Portugal, in vegetable oil, along with pickled vegetables. This is no gimmick: the combination of fish, oil, and vinegar is as old as escabeche in Portugal, only here the vegetables themselves are included in the can, not just their marinade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe acidity from the pickled vegetables coats the fish and makes it taste fresher than a plain oil-packed sardine. The tanginess remains in the background, present without overpowering the other flavors. The use of vegetable oil rather than olive oil is fitting here: it brings no flavor of its own and lets the vinegar and spices take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn toasted bread, topped with a piece of the vegetables. Or on a petisco platter alongside olives, cheese, and bread, where the can finds its own place. Pair it with a Vinho Verde or a cold beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53723096776970,"sku":"MP-SARD-CONSE-4045","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-sardinhas-com-pickles-picantes-ki.jpg?v=1789502298"},{"product_id":"sardinhas-em-azeite-puro-sardinen-in-olivenol-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Sardinhas em Azeite Puro – Sardines in Olive Oil 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper whose pattern has remained unchanged for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree ingredients are listed on the label: sardines, olive oil, salt. The fish are caught off the Portuguese coast. This is the can by which a canned food is measured, because there is nothing here for a mediocre fish to hide behind: no sauce, no spice, no lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith 18.2 g of fat per 100 g, it is the richest on the Tricana shelf, and here that is no minor detail, but the whole point. The fat comes from the fish and the oil; it keeps the sardine juicy and carries the flavor. Plus 22.7 g of protein and no carbohydrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOpen, pour onto toasted bread, and you're done. If you like, add lemon and coarse salt, but it is not necessary. The oil does not remain in the can; it belongs on the bread too. Pair it with a Vinho Verde, a dry white from the Douro, or a beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53723113521418,"sku":"MP-SARD-CONSE-4046","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-sardinhas-em-azeite-puro-ki.jpg?v=1789502884"},{"product_id":"sardinhas-com-pimenta-sardinen-mit-pfeffer-in-olivenol-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Sardinhas com Pimenta – Sardines with Pepper in Olive Oil 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour ingredients are listed on the label: sardines, olive oil, pepper, salt. Compared to the house's simple sardine in oil, so exactly one ingredient is added, and yet it changes the character of the can. The fish are caught off the Portuguese coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePepper is the other kind of heat. It doesn't burn like piri-piri, but rather settles aromatically over the fish, woody and slightly resinous, and lets the sardine flavor stand underneath. Anyone who finds the Tricana with piri-piri too direct is better off here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn bread, without any other ingredients, because the pepper takes on the role that would otherwise be filled by the pepper mill at the table. Also good over hot potatoes or in a potato salad, where the oil spreads. With that, a Vinho Verde or a beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit the Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53723122106634,"sku":"MP-SARD-CONSE-4047","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-sardinhas-com-pimenta-ki_df7dcba4-9ed9-413e-ac91-e8bffbaf30a2.jpg?v=1789503818"},{"product_id":"filetes-de-cavala-em-azeite-makrelenfilets-in-olivenol-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Filetes de Cavala em Azeite – Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree ingredients: mackerel, olive oil, salt. The can contains fillets, not chunks, and you can tell when you open it: the fish comes out in whole strips instead of pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMackerel is the strongest of the three fish that Tricana packs in pure olive oil. It has more natural fat than tuna and has a more pronounced flavour than sardines without becoming fishy. With 239 kcal and 16 g of fat per 100 g, it is the richest of the three cans, plus 24 g of protein. The texture is meaty yet melts in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn dark bread with raw onion rings and a squeeze of lemon, as mackerel is eaten in the north. If you prefer it stronger, add a dollop of hot mustard; mackerel can handle it. Serve with a Vinho Verde or a beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747255869706,"sku":"MP-MAKRE-CONSE-0001","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-em-azeite-ki.jpg?v=1789573238"},{"product_id":"filetes-de-cavala-picante-makrelenfilets-scharf-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Filetes de Cavala Picante – Spicy mackerel fillets 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa, just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio, since 1942. The cans are packed by hand there and wrapped in printed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour ingredients: mackerel, olive oil, piri-piri, salt. The fillets are skinless and boneless, and the fish is caught off the Portuguese coast. Compared to the mild can from the same house, exactly one ingredient is added, and it is listed with a percentage on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne percent may sound like little, but in a 120-gram can, that is a good gram of chili. The heat is in the oil and coats the entire contents, not just individual bites. The mackerel can handle it: it is the strongest fish that Tricana puts in pure olive oil, with 16 g of its own fat per 100 g and 24 g of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn dark bread with raw onion rings, then you no longer need mustard. Or warm over pasta, where the spicy oil spreads and brings the sauce along with it. With that, a Vinho Verde or a cold beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit the Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747484950794,"sku":"MP-MAKRE-CONSE-0002","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-em-azeite-picante-ki.jpg?v=1789574490"},{"product_id":"filetes-de-cavala-com-limao-makrelenfilets-mit-zitrone-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Filetes de Cavala com Limão – Mackerel Fillets with Lemon 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn Lisbon, Tricana packs mackerel fillets in olive oil and adds lemon. These are fillets, not whole fish, placed side by side in the shallow tin. When you open the tin, you see silvery-grey strips beneath a clear layer of oil, and the lemon is immediately apparent. In Lisbon, this version is usually only available in the small grocery store on Praça do Comércio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMackerel is the strongest of the three fish that Tricana packs in tins: fattier than tuna, darker in flavour than sardines. That is precisely why the lemon works so well here. It cuts through the richness of the fish without overpowering it, turning a filling tin into something you will happily eat in summer too. Compared to the plain olive oil version, it is the lighter choice; compared to the piri-piri tin, the milder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCaught, filleted and packed in the tin on the very same day: Tricana uses the traditional Portuguese method, in which the fish is packed raw and cooked only inside the sealed tin. This keeps the juices in the fish rather than in the cooking water. It is preserved using only olive oil and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe the fillets on toasted bread with a little fleur de sel, or fold them into boiled potatoes and onion rings to make a salad. Serve with a glass of well-chilled Vinho Verde. Stand the tin upright for a short time before opening so that the oil collects at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the products are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747566706954,"sku":"MP-MAKR-CONSE-0001","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-com-limao-ki.jpg?v=1789575826"},{"product_id":"filetes-de-cavala-em-tomate-picante-makrelenfilets-in-scharfer-tomate-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Spicy Tomato Mackerel Fillets – Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato 120g Tricana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMackerel in tomato, with one percent piri-piri: the most robust can in the Cavala range.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere, Tricana does not pack the mackerel fillets in olive oil, but in sunflower oil with tomato concentrate, to which piri-piri is added. The fillets lie side by side in the flat can, coated in a thick, dark red sauce. Unlike the oil-based varieties, you eat the sauce with the fish; it is half the reason for this can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne percent piri-piri may sound like little, but in such a small quantity, it provides a distinct heat that hits the back of the throat and lingers there. The tomato cuts through it, providing sweetness and acidity in return. Mackerel is fatty enough to carry both: the fish does not disappear behind the sauce, as it would with a more delicate fish. Anyone familiar with Sardinhas em Tomate Picante will recognize the same idea here, but with more substance behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana packs in Lisbon using the traditional Portuguese method: the fish is placed raw in the can and cooked inside, together with the sauce. This allows the tomato flavour to infuse the fish during cooking, rather than merely clinging to the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe the fillets with the sauce on hearty bread, or pour the entire contents of the can over hot spaghetti with a little parsley. It is also delicious cold straight from the can, with white bread and a beer. A Vinho Verde or a young red from the Alentejo can stand up to the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the products are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747581747466,"sku":"MP-MAKR-CONSE-0004","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-em-tomate-picante-ki.jpg?v=1789576531"},{"product_id":"filetes-de-cavala-em-tomate-makrelenfilets-in-tomatensauce-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Filetes de Cavala em Tomate – Mackerel Fillets in Tomato Sauce 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana preserves the mackerel fillets in sunflower oil with tomato paste. The fillets lie side by side in the shallow can, covered by a dark red, thick sauce. Unlike the oil cans, the sauce is part of the dish; it is eaten with the fish rather than drained off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEveryone in Portugal knows mackerel in tomato; it is the quintessential everyday meal. The difference lies in the sauce: here it is made from tomato paste and is not diluted, so it has a correspondingly robust flavor, sweet and tangy at the same time. The mackerel is fatty enough to stand up to it. Those who like it spicy should choose the Picante can with piri-piri; this one is mild, and the version for children and anyone who wants to taste the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana fills the cans in Lisbon using the traditional Portuguese method: the fish goes into the can raw and is cooked inside, together with the sauce. This allows the tomato flavor to infuse the fish during cooking, rather than just coating the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe the fillets with the sauce on hearty bread, or pour the entire contents of the can over hot spaghetti with a little parsley. Classic Portuguese accompaniments: boiled potatoes, a hard-boiled egg, and a few olives. A well-chilled Vinho Verde is a perfect match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio—to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747616907530,"sku":"MP-MAKR-CONSE-0005","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-em-tomate-ki.jpg?v=1789577570"},{"product_id":"makrelenfilets-mit-zitronenthymian-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Mackerel Fillets with Lemon Thyme 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana cures the mackerel fillets in olive oil and adds lemon thyme, an herb that smells of lemon but brings no acidity. The fish content is 75%, more than in the other cans in the range. The mackerel is caught off the North Atlantic coast of Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhere the lemon can works with acidity, this one works with herbal seasoning. The thyme adds a resinous, slightly lemony aroma to the fish without making it leaner. And this can is not lean: 26 g of fat per 100 g, significantly more than its siblings, due to the high fish content and the olive oil. Accordingly satisfying and accordingly full-bodied. Of all the Cavala cans, this is the one for people who really like mackerel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been operating in Lisbon since 1942 and rejects mass production. The fish goes into the can raw and is cooked inside, along with the oil and herbs. It is preserved using only olive oil and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe the fillets plain on toasted bread, along with the oil, which has absorbed the thyme flavour. Also great with warm potatoes or in a salad with white beans. Pair with a dry white wine from the Douro or a Vinho Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the products are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747635749130,"sku":"MP-MAKR-CONSE-0006","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-com-tomilho-limao-ki_f129ae50-0cfa-42e0-a084-b6b18c703f53.jpg?v=1789578366"},{"product_id":"makrelenfilets-mit-oregano-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Mackerel Fillets with Oregano 120g Tricana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOregano on mackerel: the Mediterranean version, and the leanest in the range.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana marinates the fillets in olive oil and seasons them with oregano, nothing else. The fish is caught off the Portuguese coast, placed in the can without skin or bones, and packed by hand. When opened, the fillets lie neatly side by side, the oil is clear and smells of dried herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOregano brings a different flavor than thyme: more bitter, slightly peppery, with the bitterness known from Italian and Greek cuisine. This can is significantly leaner than the one with lemon thyme, with 10.1 g of fat instead of 26 g, but has the highest protein content in the range. This is the one to choose if you buy mackerel as an everyday meal rather than a delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana works in Lisbon according to traditional Portuguese methods and rejects mass production. The fillets are placed in the can by hand, marinated raw, and cooked inside. They are preserved using only olive oil and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe the fillets on bread with tomato slices, or flake them over a salad with red onions and olives. Also good on hot pasta with a little garlic. A simple white wine is enough, or a Vinho Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, the products are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747661635850,"sku":"MP-MAKR-CONSE-0007","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-com-oregaos-ki.jpg?v=1789579292"},{"product_id":"makrelenfilets-mit-curry-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Mackerel Fillets with Curry 120g Tricana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCurry-flavored mackerel: the most unusual can in the range, and the one with the best oil.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor this can, Tricana preserves the fillets in extra virgin olive oil, the only time the quality of the oil is explicitly mentioned. Curry is added, along with salt. In Lisbon, this can is usually only found in the century-old grocery store on Praça do Comércio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCurry and fish is not an exotic combination in Portugal, but rather a legacy of the trade routes to Goa and Malacca. The spice coats the mackerel in a warm, slightly sweet flavor without being hot. For those who have only known oil, tomato, and lemon in tinned fish, this is the biggest departure. And anyone who has curry in mind will be surprised by how well it pairs with such a robust fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana uses traditional Portuguese methods in Lisbon and rejects mass production. The fish goes into the can raw and is cooked inside, along with the oil and seasoning. It is preserved using only olive oil and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe the fillets with rice and a dollop of yogurt, or on bread with thin slices of cucumber. Take the oil with you too—it has absorbed the curry. Beer is a better match than wine, or perhaps a semi-dry white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio—to this day, the cans are still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747684638986,"sku":"MP-MAKR-CONSE-0008","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-com-caril-ki_1.jpg?v=1789579856"},{"product_id":"makrelenfilets-in-senfsauce-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Mackerel Fillets in Mustard Sauce 120g Tricana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMustard on mackerel: common in Portugal, underestimated here.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana places the fillets in a mustard sauce made from mustard preparation, sunflower oil, vinegar, and water. The fish content is 75%, the mustard preparation 15%. Of the 120 g contents, 90 g remain after draining, the rest is sauce, which should be eaten with it. It is canned at the Conserveira de Lisboa on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, just behind Praça do Comércio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMustard and oily fish are an old pair: the acidity of the vinegar and the spiciness of the mustard cut through the fat of the mackerel, just as mustard does with herring here. Unlike the tomato variant, the sauce here remains light and thin, not covering the fish. Those who have only known mackerel in oil until now will find here the can that tastes most like lunch and not like an appetizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Conserveira de Lisboa has been operating for decades at the same location in Lisbon's lower town. The fish goes into the can raw and is cooked in it, together with the sauce. Tricana is a registered brand and is used under license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe the fillets on hearty rye bread, with gherkins and a slice of onion. Also good with warm potatoes, then pour the sauce over them. A beer is a good match, or a dry white wine with acidity. Opened cans belong in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of the Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, a few steps behind Praça do Comércio – to this day, it is still packed by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53747700957450,"sku":"MP-MAKR-CONSE-0009","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-cavala-em-mostarda-ki.jpg?v=1789580641"},{"product_id":"filetes-de-carapau-stockerfilets-in-olivenol-mit-gewurzen-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Filetes de Carapau – Anchovy fillets in olive oil with spices 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio. Carapau, known to us as Stöcker or bastard mackerel, is the fish eaten year-round in Portugal, grilled at the market and preserved in the pantry. In this can, it is not served whole, but filleted: headless and boneless, laid side by side in a shallow can, in olive oil and with spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStöcker has firmer flesh than mackerel and a clearer, less fatty flavor. The long cooking time in olive oil gives it a confit-like quality rather than a boiled one: firm to the bite but juicy, with the oil absorbing the spices. Those familiar with Cavala cans will find this a leaner, more subtle version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConserveira de Lisboa has the fish produced in Portugal and wraps each can by hand in printed paper in its shop. The manufacturer does not publicly disclose the exact spices used in this can or the fish content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom the can onto toasted bread, with a few drops of the oil and some coarse salt. Classic Portuguese style with boiled potatoes, onion and parsley, or on a salad with white beans. Serve with a chilled Vinho Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the brand of Conserveira de Lisboa since 1942, located just a few steps behind the Praça do Comércio – to this day, the cans are still wrapped by hand there. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53756574171402,"sku":"MP-CARAP-CONSE-0001","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-filetes-de-carapau-em-azeite-com-temperos-ki_label.jpg?v=1789652287"},{"product_id":"cavalinhas-com-tamaras-makrelen-mit-datteln-120g-tricana-conserveira-de-lisboa","title":"Cavalinhas com Tâmaras – Mackerel with Dates 120g Tricana","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eDid you know? What made it to the table in Olisipo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBeneath Lisbon's Baixa lie the remains of Olisipo, the Roman city. It was seasoned primarily with garum, a sauce made from fermented fish entrails; the Portuguese coast was one of the Roman Empire's major production regions. Combining sweet and salty was a natural part of the cuisine back then: dates, honey, and figs were commonly used in savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMackerel and dates in a can: an idea from Roman Lisbon, brought to life by Vítor Sobral.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor this small range, Conserveira de Lisboa collaborated with Vítor Sobral, one of Portugal's most renowned chefs. Three cans were created, all under the \"Lisboa Romana\" series logo and all featuring ingredients that made it to the table in Olisipo two thousand years ago: Cavalinhas com Tâmaras, Atum de Ânfora, and Cenoura à Romana. \"I simply used canning technology to work with the ingredients the Romans used,\" Sobral says about the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCavalinhas are small mackerel, rich and full-flavored; they make up 70% of the can. The 3% dates provide a dark, almost caramel-like sweetness that does not overpower the fish. Garlic, orange, coriander, and a touch of mustard are also added: This is not a purely sweet-and-salty can, but a seasoned blend that is more reminiscent of the Orient than Portugal. That was exactly the rule in Roman cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConserveira de Lisboa produces in Portugal and wraps each can by hand in printed paper at its shop on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros. The fish is packed in olive oil and seasoned with garlic, orange, coriander, and mustard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVítor Sobral himself serves the can as a salad: with turnip, fig, mint, almonds, and pepper. It is even easier with toasted bread and a spoonful of the oil drizzled over it. Pair it with a dry white wine with a little body that complements the sweetness of the dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeight: 120 g\u003cbr\u003eFish: Mackerel 70%, Portugal\u003cbr\u003eOil: Olive oil\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Mackerel 70%, olive oil, dates 3%, garlic, oranges, coriander, mustard, salt\u003cbr\u003eAllergens: Fish, mustard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3ec; border-left: 4px solid #8a6d4a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a3c28; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAbout Tricana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTricana has been the Conserveira de Lisboa brand since 1942, just a few steps behind Praça do Comércio—and it is still packed by hand there today. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/conserveira-de-lisboa-rua-dos-bacalhoeiros\"\u003eVisit Rua dos Bacalhoeiros →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conserveira de Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Can 120g","offer_id":53756797714698,"sku":"MP-DATTE-CONSE-0001","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/files\/tricana-cavalinhas-com-tamaras-ki_label.jpg?v=1789652904"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0763\/collections\/tricana_dosen.jpg?v=1789586062","url":"https:\/\/www.maitrephilippe.de\/en\/collections\/tricana-aus-lissabon.oembed","provider":"Maître Philippe \u0026 Filles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}