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title: "Scabbardfish and Banana, Funchal — GetMap"
description: "This fish comes with a sweet surprise. Madeira’s signature espada preparation pairs black scabbardfish with banana. The dish sets the fish’s savory taste…"
source: https://getmap.travel/quests/ChIJL8L01pYzGQ0RtkDFNXqj8jY
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# Scabbardfish and Banana

This fish comes with a sweet surprise

Food · 🇵🇹 Funchal · one place, one stop

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Madeira’s signature espada preparation pairs black scabbardfish with banana. The dish sets the fish’s savory taste against the fruit’s sweetness, making this unusual pairing the whole point of the plate.

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