Bolo de Arroz
Lisbon, Portugal
A light rice-flour muffin with a crisp sugared top, wrapped in paper.
Why locals eat it
An everyday Portuguese pastelaria cake, less famous than the nata but far more common in local routines.
Local tip
A cheaper, less crowded breakfast than queueing for custard tarts.
Typically made with
rice flour, wheat flour, butter, sugar. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.