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Its SOo SPICY, For Real - Nong shim Shin Red Super Spicy Noodle Review

7/16/2025

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Americans Try Super Spicy Korean Ramen Noodles


There's a lot of buzz online about Korean instant ramen brand Nongshim's Shin Red Super Spicy Ramen (Ramyun or Ramyeon). We were surprised to see these at Lidl in Portugal and had to pick up a couple packages to try.

​Can Americans handle Shin Red level spicy? Time will tell.. 

This post is part of a series: June 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Americans in Portugal


​Shin Red Super Spicy Ramen Ingredients & Nutrition Facts

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Is Shin Red SUPER SPICY Koren Ramen too spicy!?
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Shin Red Super Spicy Ramyun Ingredients and Nutrition Facts


​Shin Red Flavor Packets


Shin Red Super Spicy Ramen has two flavor packages inside, in addition to the dried ramen noodle. One has "flakes" (tiny dehydrated veggies) and the other is the soup base.
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Nongshim Shin Red Super Spicy Ramyun Flavor Packets | Korean Ramen


​How To Make Shin Red Super Spicy Ramen Noodles - Cook Along!
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Making Shin Red noodles is easy. 
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1. Boil 550 ml of water

I love a clear glass pyrex measuring cup or kitchen scale for measuring. 

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Step 1: Boil 550 ml water


​2. Add dried ramen noodles
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Drop in the dried ramen noodle disc. Up to you if you like to break it up before boiling. I did not. 
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Step 2: Add dried noodles


3. Add the flakes and soup base
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Add both flavor packets in now. 
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Step 3: Add soup base and flakes


What's In Shin Red Flakes Pouch?
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This packet of dehydrated vegetables looks to include carrots, red chili pepper, green onion, and shiitake mushroom at minimum. 

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Mix everything together


Shin Red Spicy Soup Base
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You can tell from the red color of the soup base that it's going to be really spicy already, can't you?!
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Cook for 4.5 minutes and enjoy!


How long to cook Shin Red Ramen?
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After adding all ingredients to 550ml boiling water, cook for 4.5 minutes according to package directions and then enjoy! 
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Ramen Noodles Without Soup
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I used a pair of tongs to distribute most of the ramen noodles and divide them into two bowls. (We had made two packages in one pot) 

Using a ladle to serve can be challenging because the noodles are so long and intertwined making the shape of a ladle generally impractical. ​
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Korean Ramyeon Noodles | Shin Red

Then I was more easily able to pour the soup out of the pot and into the two bowls. 

Get You Some Tongs!


Shin Red Super Spicy Korean Instant Ramen Review
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We love spicy food over here and a lot of times things labeled spicy aren't really that spicy in our opinion, I'm looking at you lidl gochujang paste! 

But let me tell you right now, honestly this ramen is so so sooo spicy. They are not joking. One of us actively chose not to finish this spicy Korean ramen. Both of us felt that the spice level was too high for us to truly enjoy.
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We love spice that allows you to still appreciate flavor, but when it hits the point that all you remember is heat, usually that's too much for our tastes. 
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Americans Try Shin Red Super Spicy Ramen!

While I personally would probably not repurchase Shin Red Super Spicy, we had a lot of fun trying it and I do think it's a fun taste test to do with your family or friends if they like spicy food. 
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Other than being too spicy, we felt like it was a nicer ramen product overall. The noodles have great texture and any time ramen has a packet of dehydrated veggies it feels, dare I say, upscale lol.  

The Super Spicy version is not available in all markets readily, but you can see which Korean Ramen is available to try here! 

Try Korean Ramen

More Asian Food from Lidl:


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  • ​Korean Kimchi Gyoza from Lidl Portugal
  • Better than Betty Crocker? Lidl Chocolate Rainbow Cookie Mix Bake-Along
  • Americans Try Honey BBQ Wings from Lidl 
  • The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches At Lidl?!
  • Lidl Portugal Finds - June 2025 - Korean Food! 
  • Pineapple Coconut Lassi + Mango Lassi Vitasia Lidl
  • Vitasia Chinese Dimsum Lidl Grocery Review​
  • Vitasia Frozen Chicken Wing Review - Asia Curry Flavor
  • ​Lidl Finds - July 2025
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Easy Air Fryer MeatLoaF Weeknight Meal Idea with Lidl

7/15/2025

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First things first:

Is meatloaf one word or two words? 
Meat loaf ... Meatloaf ... Meat loaf ... Meatloaf... I can't tell. The more I stare at it the weirder it looks either way. According to the internet both spellings are used so now that that is sorted we can carry on!
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Can You Cook Meatloaf In An Air Fryer?

You better believe it!

Meat loaf is an American comfort food and it can be an easy weeknight meal idea made even easier by using an air fryer! Wait. Is air fryer one word or two? :p 
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This post is part of a series: June 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Americans in Portugal
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Does Portugal Have Meat Loaf?


Portugal has something called a "rolo de carne" (literally "meat roll") which is similar but more of a rolled up meat loaf with cheese or other filling stuffed inside. (Think of a pumpkin roll, but with meat and cheese). 

This 'Portuguese meatloaf' can be tasty, but sometimes the ground meat gets a bit dried out during cooking since it's thinner in order to roll up around the recheio (Portuguese word for "filling").

​So anyways... back to a simple meatloaf... 
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How To Make Meat LoaF In An Air Fryer


Meat loaf is a blank canvas. You start with ground meat of your choice, shown here is beef, and then add salt & pepper and adapt it to any flavor profile you want.

Some meat loaf recipes call for eggs and breadcrumbs (Oh by the way, many ground meat packages in Portugal already contain bread crumbs or similar, so please double check if you're eating gluten free)

Just chuck everything in a big pan and combine it all with your hands, ideally. It feels gross, but you can do it! This working of the meat not only incorporates the flavors of your chosen spices, but also contributes to the end texture of the american rolo de carne. 
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Raw Meat Loaf | Air Fryer Cooking
If it grosses you out too much, don't worry, you can use a utensil, but you'll still want to get your hands involved to form the meatloaf well. 

Once you have mixed everything together and shaped the meat into a loaf shape (lol), place it on the air fryer basket!
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Cooking Meat Loaf In An Air Fryer

What temperature should I cook a meat loaf in an air fryer?
Try setting your air fryer for 190C (375F) and cook it for around 25 minutes if its 1 kilo (~2 pounds)

What is the internal temperature for meat loaf?
Ground beef, like in a meatloaf, should be cooked to 165 degrees internal temperature to ensure food safety. 

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Cooked Meat Loaf in Air Fryer | Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas

How to tell if meatloaf is cooked inside? 
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Easy! Use an instant read meat thermometer. Ensure it reads 165F or ~74C. 

What To Eat With MeatLoaf

There are so many delicious side dishes for meatloaf. For example:
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Corn Bread
  • Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
  • Steamed Veggies like Brocoli, Cauliflour, and Carrots 

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Barbecue Meat Loaf with Steamed Veggies and Quinoa Rice Blend
Get Yo'self an Air Fryuh
For this quick weeknight meal I just made a plain meat loaf.

When it was nearly done I added barbecue sauce and put it back in the air fryer to sizzle. 

For sides we just had the default - frozen veggies from Lidl (this time broccoli, cauliflour, and carrots) along side rice with some quinoa mixed in. 
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Ways To Make Meatloaf More Interesting

  • Instead of BBQ sauce, try a Ketchup (heinz plz + tks)  topped meatloaf!
  • Use a beefy mushroom soup mix when you prepare the meat mixture
  • Stuff it with cheese in the middle - try mozzarella, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, gouda, or havarti. 
  • Wrap it in bacon. Nuff said.  ;) 
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Meat Loaf Dinner | Cooking With Lidl

More Air Fryer Cooking Ideas

  • Lidl Honey BBQ Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer 
  • Vitasia Asia Curry Air Fryer Wings

More Lidl Portugal Grocery Reviews:

  • Vitasia Gochujang Paste - Lidl Korean Month
  • ​Why did I wait so long to make these cookies?
  • These may be the best ice cream sandwiches I've had in Portugal
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Honestly, It's Not That Spicy - Lidl Vitasia Gochujang Paste Review

7/15/2025

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It seems to be Korean season at Lidl and I'm here for it! Besides trying Shin Red Korean Instant Ramen, we picked up this squeeze pouch of Gochujang paste. 

This post is part of a series: June 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Americans in Portugal
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Vitasia Korean Style Gochujang Paste

What is Gochujang?
Gochujang is a Korean fermented chili paste. It is a versatile ingredient that adds depth with its sweet-spicy, umami flavor, giving Korean flair to your cooking! 

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Vitasia Gochujang Paste | Lidl Portugal


​Vitasia Korean Style Gochujang Paste Ingredients & Nutrition Facts
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Most often you get Gochujang in a tub like this, but this squeeze pouch is actually easy to use so it's pretty convenient! 

Here you can check out the nutrition facts and ingredients in Lidl Gochujang paste which looks to be primarily water, sugar, red chili pepper, fermented soy paste, garlic, wheat. 
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Lidl Gochujang Ingredients

How to Use Gochujang Paste


I decided to use the Gochujang paste in a ground beef and vegetable stirfry mixed with some left over rice.

​It was a simple, unimpressive operation - Just bought some ground beef at Lidl as well as their frozen asian vegetable mix and cooked them up in our stainless steel pan along with the bit of leftover white rice that was hanging out in the fridge. 

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How To Use Gochujang Paste? Beef & Asian Vegetable Stirfy In-Progress

Added some generous squeezes of the Gochujang paste to the mix and tossed into a bowl. I actually didn't find it too spicy so I added a little extra swirl in my bowl. 
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Korean Gochujang Bowl - Rice, Beef, Veggies | Lidl Cook-Along

I enjoyed this little Korean culinary diversion. I think it's really fun that Lidl brings such a wide range of internationally inspired products throughout the year. So even if you can't travel, you can always travel through food. ;) 
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Order Gochujang Paste on Amazon


​More Lidl Vitasia Reviews:


​More Lidl Finds: 


​Portugal Grocery Reviews: 
  • Better than Betty Crocker? Lidl Chocolate Rainbow Cookie Mix Bake-Along
  • Americans Try Honey BBQ Wings from Lidl 
  • The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches At Lidl?!
  • Lidl Portugal Finds - June 2025 - Korean Food! 
  • Pineapple Coconut Lassi + Mango Lassi Vitasia Lidl
  • Korean Kimchi Gyoza from Lidl Portugal
  • Vitasia Chinese Dimsum Lidl Grocery Review​
  • Vitasia Frozen Chicken Wing Review - Asia Curry Flavor
  • ​Lidl Finds - July 2025
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It's not betty crocker, but i'll take it - Lidl Belbake Rainbow Chocolate Cookies Baking Mix Review

7/15/2025

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You know when you go through your pantry and realize you have had something forever and need to use it up? Yeah... well, that's what happened with this Lidl cookie mix. 
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​This post is part of a series: June 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Americans in Portugal
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Belbake Rainbow Chocolate Cookies Baking Mix

In America baking aisles go on for almost an eternity with mixes for cakes, cookies, brownies, breads, and all manner of goodies. You have store brands, classics like Betty Crocker, premium baking mixes like Ghirardelli, speciality gluten free, allergen free cookie mixes and the list goes on.. 
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In Portugal it's not quite like that and local pastelarias don't generally have great cookies. I grabbed this chocolate cookie mix with (knock off) m&ms for some day when I wanted cookies but didn't have the time to bother making them from scratch. 

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Rainbow Chocolate Cookie Baking Mix | Lidl Portugal

Based on most cookies I've had here, which are usually dry probably due to over baking combined with a lack of enough fat, my expectations were not super high and that's probably why it took me so long to make them.

Belbake Rainbow CHocolate COokie Mix Ingredients, Nutrition Facts, and Baking Instructions

The preparation and baking instructions are buried at the bottom of each language's ingredient list. 

​How to bake Belbake Rainbow Chocolate Cookies:
  • Simply add 30g of butter and 1.5 soup spoons of water (lol) 
  • Bake for approximately 10 minutes at 180C or 160C for convention ovens.  
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Belbake Chocolate Cookie Mix Ingredients, Nutrition, and Baking Instructions

Lidl Rainbow Chocolate Cookies Before Baking: 

The cookie mix made a perfect quarter sheet tray of half a dozen cookies. 

I used a cookie scoop to divide the dough and rounded the dough between my palms before placing the unbaked cookie dough on a sprayed cookie sheet. 

Get Yourself a Cookie Scoop!
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Baking Cookies on Nordicware Quarter Sheet

Lidl Rainbow Chocolate Cookies After Baking: ​

About 10 minutes later I had an adorable perfect-for-two batch of 6 cookies!
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Delicious Chocolate Cookies with M&Ms | Lidl Portugal Review Blog
The Best Baking Sheets


​Belbake Rainbow Chocolate COokie Baking Mix Review:


From low expectations to elation, these cookies were actually delicious! If you're careful not to over bake them, you will have a delightfully fudgy, soft cookie with a gentle crisp where it rested against the baking sheet. The rainbow candy pieces will make you smile like a kid. :) 

We ate these so fast that I didn't even take any more pictures and I had to declare them dangerous to have on hand at all times. :p 

These are easy cookies to make and enjoy. If you see the mix at Lidl Portugal, go ahead and grab a bag! 
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More Lidl Product Reviews:

More Lidl Portugal Reviews: 

Check out these posts: 
  • Americans Try Honey BBQ Wings from Lidl 
  • The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches At Lidl?!
  • Lidl Portugal Finds - June 2025 - Korean Food! 
  • Pineapple Coconut Lassi + Mango Lassi Vitasia Lidl
  • Korean Kimchi Gyoza from Lidl Portugal
  • Vitasia Chinese Dimsum Lidl Grocery Review​
  • Vitasia Frozen Chicken Wing Review - Asia Curry Flavor
  • ​Lidl Finds - July 2025
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Lidl Mcennedy Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Review - Easy Air Fryer Cooking

7/14/2025

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As Americans, we always find it amusing when traveling abroad to see the idea the rest of the world has about American food and culture - no, we don't actually put hot dogs in our pizza crust! lolololol 

The Mcennedy American Way brand name from Lidl gives us a chuckle, but they aren't wrong that Honey BBQ wings are beloved in the States. 
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This post is part of a series: June 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Expats in Portugal
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American Style Honey BBQ Chicken Wings at Lidl Portugal

McEnnedy Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Ingredients


If you'd like to see the ingredients on these frozen honey bbq chicken wings from Lidl Portugal, tap the photo below to enlarge. The ingredients list is available in 4 languages!  

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Mcennedy American Way Chicken Wings Ingredients - Honey Barbecue Flavor

How To Cook Lidl Frozen BBQ Chicken Wings


The cooking instructions for frozen chicken wings are on the back of the bag and offers instructions in 4 languages.

how to cook frozen wings in a standard oven: 
200 C for 30-35 minutes

how to deep fry wings:
160 C for approximately 5 minutes
 
how to cook wings in a pan:
12 minutes in heated oil
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Frozen Chicken Wing Cooking Instructions

How to make honey bbq wings in the air fryer

Much like the Asia Curry Frozen Chicken Wings, we opted to test out the air fryer for the Mccenedy Honey BBQ wings. 
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Put Frozen Chicken Wings In Air Fryer!

​We heated the air fryer to 200C (~400F) and began to check the chicken wings at 15 minutes, using our instant read meat thermometer to ensure a safe temperature for cooking chicken was reached (btw thats 73.9C or 165F) . 


Side Note: If you don't already have a meat thermometer,  can I just urge you to take the plunge and buy one? You only have to buy it once and it will save you from overcooking your meat and having to chew through rubber or undercooking it and needing an expensive ER visit with food poisoning. 
Get A Meat Thermometer Here! You'll Thank Me Later :)

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Cook Honey BBQ Chicken Wings In Air Fryer | Lidl Grocery Review
More Air Fryer Cooking

Lidl Mcennedy honey bbq frozen chicken wing review


Once again, like the Vitasia Curry Wings, these made for easy protein in a hurry. They cooked up well in the air fryer, getting a little crispy while maintaining some sticky glaze. 

which is better - Curry Wings or Honey BBQ Wings at Lidl?


It's a draw!

​One of us preferred the curry wings while the other preferred the bbq. You'll have to give them a try and let us know which you prefer! 


Reviewing Chicken Wings At Lidl Grocery Store In Portugal

  • Vitasia Frozen Chicken Wing Review - Asia Curry Flavor
  • Original Lidl Frozen Chicken Wings
  • Fresh Chicken Wings - Lidl Portugal
New Category: Chicken Wings

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  • Lidl Portugal Finds - June 2025 - Korean Food! 
  • Pineapple Coconut Lassi + Mango Lassi Vitasia Lidl
  • Korean Kimchi Gyoza from Lidl Portugal
  • Vitasia Chiniese Dimsum Lidl Grocery Review​
  • ​Lidl Finds - July 2025

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Lidl Portugal Grocery Finds - June 2025

7/14/2025

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This review covers products we picked up in Lidl Portugal in the month of June 2025. Some may still be on shelves, others are limited time, but don't worry - they'll probably be back next year and you'll be ready! ;) 
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See Also: ​Lidl Review Blog

lidl Korean Finds


Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Super Spicy

First Impressions: These Korean Instant Noodles are famously spicy and we had to try them to see if they were worth the hype. 

Spoiler Alert: When they say super spicy they are not kidding... 

Full Review & Cook Along: It is SO SO SO Spicy - Would You Try It?

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Buy On Amazon US
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Can You Handle Shin Red Super Spicy Noodles?

Lidl Gochujang Paste

Korean Finds were all over Lidl in June, so it was a great opportunity to pick up a squeeze pouch of Gochujang Paste. 

First Impressions: Convenient packaging, easy way to add flavor to a simple meal like a beef and veggie bowl. 

Review & Dinner Idea using Gochujang: Stir Fry With Me Here!
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Try Gochujang Paste: US SHoppers
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Gochujang Paste at Lidl Portugal

Lidl Frozen Chicken Wings


With new access to an air fryer, chicken wings were an obvious choice to test out an air fryer! 
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Vitasia Chicken Wings - Asia Curry 


​First Impressions: Convenient way to get some protein in with an asian twist and little effort. 

Full Review and Pics: Asian Curry Frozen Chicken Wing Review

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Air Fryer for Chicken Wings
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Air Frying Asian Curry Chicken Wings

Mcennedy Chicken Wings - Honey BBQ Flavor


As Americans in Portugal, how could we not pick up the Honey BBQ wings? 

​Full Mcennedy (lol)  Honey BBQ Wing Review Here
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Available in USA: Gluten Free Plant Chicken Wings
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'American' Style Honey BBQ Wings in Portugal

Lidl Meal Ideas

Anniversary Blueberry Pancake + Mimosa Brunch


​We picked up ingredients for our 16th wedding anniversary at Lidl and enjoyed a fabulous blueberry pancake, mimosa, and more brunch! 

​Delivering all your lazy-girl brunch inspo here. 
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Order 100% Natural Maple Syrup
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Anniversary Pancake + Mimosa Brunch

Easy Air Fryer MeatloaF Dinner Idea


Special event or Monday Meatloaf? Either way, we've got balanced, simple meal ideas for you. 

​Meat Loaf Cook Along For Your Enjoyment
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Just Add Quinoa!
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Meatloaf Dinner Idea with Lidl

Gelatelli Choco COokie Ice Cream Sandwich


​These super hot 40c+ Algarve summer weather days call for ice cream treats. 

First Impressions: BUY IT WHILE YOU CAN!

Full Lidl Gelatelli Ice Cream Choco Cookie Sandwich review is waiting for your sweet tooth here. 
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Ice Cream Sandwiches Near Me
Order a Dupe In the US Here
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Best Lidl Ice Cream Sandwiches

Belbake Rainbow Chocolate Cookies Baking Mix


​If you dare turn on your oven this summer, I can recommend the Rainbow Chocolate Cookies Baking Mix from Belbake by Lidl. 

First Impressions: Perfect 6 cookie package for small households or forced self control. :p 

Fully Baked: Chocolate Cookie with M&Ms Bake Along With Pics
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Best 6 Cookie Baking Sheet
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Cookie Baking Mix at Lidl

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Gelatelli Choco Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Review - Could This Be The Best Ice Cream Treat At Lidl?

7/14/2025

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Summer in Algarve is hot. And I mean really hot. FYI, unless you're staying at a holiday (vacation) rental, most homes and apartments in Portugal do not have air conditioning. Even in the Algarve. 

This makes ice cream basically a necessity for your health and well being. If you're going to survive summer in Algarve you need a steady supply of cold treats. We are working on trying every Ice Cream at Lidl and other Portuguese Grocery Stores so we can help you pick the very best treats to cool you down! 
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This post is part of a series: June 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Expats in Portugal


​Gelatelli Choco Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich | Lidl Portugal
Gelatelli is a brand of frozen treats sold at European grocery chain Lidl. We picked these up at Lidl in Portugal. 

There are 4 Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies in each box. 
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Gelatelli Choco COokie Ice Cream Sandwich Ingredients

The ingredients are available in at least 5 languages, including English! 
Tap the photo below to read the ingredients. 
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Gelatelli Choco Cookie Ice Cream Ingredients

Gelatelli Choco COokie Ice Cream Sandwich Nutrition Information

Americans in Portugal will notice a difference in Nutrition Information on packaging in Europe.

​Typically there is always a column showing the nutritional information for 100 grams worth of the item. Sometimes there is a second column showing the nutrition facts for a single serving of the item next to it. 

I guess the idea is to make it easy to compare how nutritious two items are to one another - 100g of ice cream sandwich vs 100g of bbq chicken wings, for example. 
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Nutrition Facts: Lidl Choco Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

A closer look at the Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich


​Judging by the Choco Cookie box, this looks to be vanilla ice cream with some tiny chocolate chips sandwiched between two chocolate cookies with white chocolate chips. 

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This Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Looks Better Than The Box!

​Do you think the cookie photo on the box is an accurate representation of the ice cream sandwich in real life? Personally, I think in real life it looks even better than on the box and that's rare for advertising!

Try a Similar Product in USA
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Stay Cool In Portugal With Ice Cream Sandwiches From Lidl Grocery Store!

At the side view, you can see that this cookie ice cream sandwich has some nice heft to it! And sure enough, there are those little chocolate specks all around. 

After taking a bite, I'd say they put forth special effort to ensure the outside has plenty of chocolate pieces whereas there are not nearly as many inside.  Nevertheless, what did we think of these cookie ice cream sandwiches?

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Gelatelli Ice Cream Sandwich | Lidl Review Blog

​Is this the best ice cream sandwich in portugal?


​I had relatively low expectations for these  ice cream sandwiches  only because novelty ice creams usually sound like a great idea, but after you eat them they are kind of ... meh. 
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So I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the Gelatelli Choco Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches! The ice cream itself was just okay, but the two chocolate cookies making the "bun" of this sweet treat sandwich were really the stars of the show! 

Good cookies are hard to come by in Portugal (American style cookies), and I actually thought these frozen cookies were legitimately good. Idk if I will lose credibility for saying that, but I stand by it! :) 
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This is the best ice cream sandwich I have had so far at Lidl and I wouldn't hesitate to grab a box if you're an ice cream sandwich kinda person. Remember, it's for your health. ;) 

​Stay cool! 
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In The US?
​Try These Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich Dupes!


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  • Mucci Praline Sticks (Hazelnut) - Coming soon!
  • Mucci My Moments Vanilla Pistachio with Chocolate Swirl - Coming soon!
  • Snickers Ice Cream Bars - Coming soon!
  • Twix Ice Cream Bars - Coming soon!
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  • Continente Magnificos Pipoca & Caramelo (Popcorn and Caramel) - Coming soon!

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  • Vitasia Chiniese Dimsum Lidl Grocery Review​
  • ​Lidl Finds - July 2025
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Lidl Vitasia Curry chicken Wings - Worth The Hype?

7/13/2025

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In this Lidl Review we are featuring Vitasia Chicken Wings in the Asia Curry flavor. 
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This post is part of a series: June 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Expats in Portugal
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Asia Curry Chicken Wings from Vitasia - Lidl Portugal Review

​These Asia Curry Chicken Wings were purchased in Lidl Portugal in the freezer aisle. 

Vitasia Chicken Wings Ingredients - Asia Curry Flavor

The ingredients are listed in Spanish (ES) and Portuguese (PT) on the top left side of the packaging. Tap the image to read all of the ingredients. 

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Vitasia Asian Curry Chicken Wing Ingredients

How to cook Vitasia Frozen Chicken Wings


You can cook these frozen chicken wings from Lidl in at least 3 ways. The package recommends the following:
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  • Oven at 200C or 180C for convention - 30-35 minutes
  • Frying pan with oil for approximately 12 minutes
  • Deep fryer at 160C for approximately 5 minutes
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We opted to do our own thing and use the air fryer. 
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Cooking Instructions - Vitasia Chicken Wings

How to cook frozen chicken wings in the air fryer

Can you cook frozen chicken wings in the air fryer?  Of course you can! 

We just used the convection oven temperature recommendation of 180C (~350F) and started checking them after 15 minutes. 

​At that time we temped them using an instant read meat thermometer and flipped them over for a few more minutes. 

How many chicken wings fit in an air fryer?

In our air fryer, 10 wings fit comfortably at a time. 
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Lidl Vitasia Asian Curry Chicken WIngs Review


For an easy midweek meal or late night snack, frozen wings can be a great choice to get some protein in. Making them in the air fryer is easy and healthier than deep frying. 

Overall we thought these were good, but occasionally found 'weird bits' or broken bones which we didn't love.

​The curry flavor is nice to shake things up a bit. 10 wings is a decent amount, but not quite enough for 2 people. Maybe I could have crammed some more in, but I wanted to leave room for the air to circulate and get some color and crisp. 

Pro Tip: Cook one round of chicken wings in the air fryer, then after you plate them, toss a second round in. They'll be cooked right when you're wishing you had more! ;) 

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Asia Curry Flavored Chicken Wing Dings

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Colorful Curaçao to the Charming Caymans | Virgin Voyages Cruise Deals

6/16/2025

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5 Great places to eat in Ajuda

6/15/2025

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Most known for the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda (National Palace of Ajuda), Ajuda is an often overlooked Lisbon neighborhood with fewer tourists and plenty of nice views. 

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Views from Ajuda at Night

Nestled between infamous Belém waterfront and Parque Florestal de Monsanto, a huge park full of trails and greenery right in the heart of Lisbon, Ajuda is low key with a combination of grit and charm, not to mention some surprisingly great restaurants. 


In this article we will share 5 Ajuda restaurants we tried on this week in Lisbon trip as well as a few outliers just for fun. ;) 



Tlaloc un rincón mexicano


One thing many Americans miss when they move to Portugal is actually Mexican food. Great tacos are not especially easy to find in Portugal. 
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At Tlaloc Un Rincon Mexicano you can scratch that itch with birria tacos, tinga tacos, horchata, and do not forget the tres leches cake. 

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Tlaloc Un Rincon Mexicano Photo Review 
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Di Amici by Pizza em Casa


Lisbon has some fabulous Pizza places and we really enjoyed our visit to Amici. Heads up, sparkling sangria may or may not have some limoncello and the 'nduja pizza is a must!

See Also: Pizza In Portugal
Lisbon Restaurant Review: Di Amici by Pizza Em Casa Photo Review 
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Churrasqueira do Marques


Traditional Portuguese grilled chicken and pork are such simple meals, but when executed well leave you so satisfied. That's the experience we had at Churrasqueira Marques. 
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Lisbon Restaurant Review: Churrasqueira do Marques Photo Review 
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Food Hub


When you want quick and affordable Kebabs in Ajuda try Food Hub. For around 5.50 euro at the time of our visit you can fill up on a Doner Kebab menu which comes with fries and a drink!

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Food Hub Photo Review 
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Manápula


A cutesy pizza place in Ajuda serving Neapolitan style pizzas. 

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Manapula Photo Review 
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Santo Graal Burger & Grill


Santo Graal (Holy Grail) Burger and Grill serves up gourmet bugers and steaks, crispy fries, and even a blonde and red house ipa. 
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Lisbon Restaurant Review: Santo Graal Photo Review 
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Fiesta Restro And Snack Bar


​Okay so this restaurant is not in Ajuda, it's in Benfica neighborhood and we hit it up after a medical appointment at Hospital da Luz in Amadora. 
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Hilariously, Fiesta Restro and Snack Bar is not at all a Mexican restaurant, but in fact a spot where you can enjoy Nepalese, Indian, and Portuguese food. 
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Don't skip the sparkling sangria, pani puri, and momos - they were highlights of this Lisbon trip!
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Lisbon Restaurant Review: Fiesta Restro Snack Bar Photo Review 
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Everest Curry & Sekuwa Corner


This was an Uber Eats order after a long convention day, so it came from the other side of Lisbon to our Ajuda airbnb. The restaurant was running a lot of BOGO offers, so we ended up with way too much food and it lasted for 2.5 meals!
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We ordered Jeera rice, chicken stuffed naan, thai curry, and butter chicken. Everything was okay overall. The butter chicken was the best dish we ordered.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Everest Curry & Sekuwa Corner Photo Review 
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Pasteis de Belem


Belem is a nice walk from Ajuda and you can try two of the most famous Pastel de Nata establishments including Pasteis de Belem. 
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Lisbon Restaurant Review: Pasteis de Belem Photo Review 
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See Also: How To Make Portuguese Custard Tarts At Home! 

Manteigaria 


Grab yourself another pastel de nata over at Manteigaria before walking back up to Ajuda. And I mean that very literally, it's an uphill climb and you're sure to burn off all the calories from the pastries so... win! 

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Manteigaria Photo Review 
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MoMo Express

If you're arriving into Lisbon or departing via Oriente Station, you'd be remiss if you skipped Momo Express food truck. Tasty Nepalese momos, flavorful samosas (go veggie for this one!) and chai of this caliber, you'll struggle to find outside of Asia. 

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Momo Express Photo Review 
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