Azorean Fresh Cheese with Local Pepper Paste

"Fresh cheese, holy pepper paste. Simple and perfect."

This is one of the most classic Azorean starters you can order.

Fresh cow’s cheese, soft and slightly milky, served with our sacred pimenta da terra on top. That salty, punchy pepper paste completely changes the cheese. Alone, it’s mild. Together, it’s addictive.

And of course, you eat it with fresh bread. Always.

It’s simple. No technique. No drama. Just good local ingredients doing their thing.

Basically 99,7% of regional restaurants have this.

If a place serves traditional Azorean food, there’s a very high chance you’ll see this on the menu.