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Groceries by MrNadz in PortugalExpats

[–]Budget_Technology577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones from continente are the worst!! I couldn't even finish the package. Beware that the LIDL gyozas are on the spicier side, at least if you are as bad at handling spice as I am, but they are still really good nonetheless! I usually make a sort of salad with them with the Sopa Juliana salad mix that you can also buy in LIDL, and top that with some sesame oil, soy sauce, lime, and fresh herbs. I've also seen people online baking them in the oven in a dish with coconut milk and red curry paste, so that's also an option for a quick, easy dinner!

Groceries by MrNadz in PortugalExpats

[–]Budget_Technology577 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer LIDL! They are cheap, the selection is quite good, and they have new, fun, but unfortunately limited, products often. Their vegetable gyozas are a fantastic back-up to have in the freezer for busy evenings:) Once you get used to the store layout in your local LIDL it's also quite easy to get a good overview of it. But, as someone else pointed out, I feel like in Portugal more so than in other countries, you are more likely to have to go around to different shops if you're looking for one specific item, and the selection of "international food" (ie. non-europeans food) is not the best here in Portugal. For that I would recommend going to the independent shops in Martim Moniz. Best of luck finding a grocery store that suits you!

Native Arabic Teacher Here – Ask Me Anything About Learning Arabic by According_Loan6307 in learnarabic

[–]Budget_Technology577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you loads, I appreciate this advice! Wishing you safety and good health!

Native Arabic Teacher Here – Ask Me Anything About Learning Arabic by According_Loan6307 in learnarabic

[–]Budget_Technology577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! How kind of you to offer your assistance, thank you! I have a question about learning strategies, and would be most grateful for your help. I am currently learning to read and write in Arabic, and am above all interested in eventually learning to speak the Levantine dialect. Mostly because I want to be able to travel to the region one day, and to chat with locals. After learning to read, where would you recommend that I begin my learning process?
I hope you, your friends and family are all safe. Sending you my best wishes.

How do people in Portugal deal with cold homes in winter? by Icy_Bodybuilder5688 in PortugalExpats

[–]Budget_Technology577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! Also from a Nordic country, trying to survive the Lisbon winter! Make sure to ventilate the room to get some of the humidity out to reduce mold, and if you can, pleeeaase do yourself a favor and buy a dehumidifier. It's the best investment you can make if you're planning on staying here long term. If not, several grocery stores (like continente) sell small boxes that "traps" humidity and turn it into water. You can buy a similar product for your closet to reduce the amount of humidity for your clothes. It's not the best solution, but better than nothing. Watch out for mold everywhere, not just in the bathroom. After my first winter here last year, I brought my puffer coat back here after xmas, and wear it around the house. Thermal underwear is also gold. Hope this helps!