Rissóis
Pastry pockets
Language note: Pronounced 'ree-SOYZ'.
Culture note: Savory pastries filled with meat or seafood, popular in Portuguese snack bars.
Context: At a local café, they spot pastry pockets filled with shrimp, popular as a quick snack or a party food.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Rissóis
[ree-SOYZ]
Pastries
Savory pastry often filled with meat or seafood, breaded and fried.
Os Rissóis de camarão são muito apreciados em Portugal.
Shrimp pastries are very appreciated in Portugal.
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