Lidl Portugal July Grocery Finds

Table of Contents

This month in Lidl seems to be Thai month which is exciting because we love Thailand.

We’ve visited three times and lived in Bangkok for a month (it went so fast!). We love the Thai people, the language, and the food.

It will be hard to exercise self control and not pick up every Thai grocery item at Lidl this month.

Vacationing in Portugal? Looking for on-the-ground Portugal cost of living information? This grocery review series is for you! Updated throughout the month with new finds and honest reviews.

Vitasia Thai Style Curry Pastes

We all know the secret to an amazing Thai curry is going to come from a freshly made paste, but due to time constraints and lack of access to the right ingredients it’s not always possible.

A jarred option can be a solid substitute and curries make for easy and fast weeknight dinner ideas that you can load with lots of veggies and protein!

Order Thai Curry on Amazon

Here’s the line up:

Pasta de Curry/Caril Rojo/Vermelho (Red Curry Paste)

A classic, Thai red curry is the one i usually reach for, I think because i find it most pleasing aesthetically.

Pasta para Curry/Caril Tom Yum (Tom Yum Curry Paste)

First Impressions: A bit confused because there are no cooking instructions on the jar. Is this paste a base for the amazing Thai Tom Yum soup or a Tom Yum flavored curry?

Pasta para Curry/Caril Massaman (Massaman Curry Paste)

My mother-in-law’s favorite! Massaman curry is a milder curry that makes a perfect cozy meal on a cold day. Load it up with comforting potatoes and optional peanuts.

Pasta de Curry/Caril Verde (Green Curry Paste)

First Impressions: Curious to see if this will be the spiciest of the 4 Thai Curry Pastes at Lidl this month.

Vitasia Thai Style Red Curry Kit (Includes Coconut Milk, Curry Paste, Spices)

First Impressions: Unlike the Thai Curry pastes above, this is a one time use kit. For the price point, I’m expecting it to be an elevated experience.

This kit contains coconut milk, curry paste, and spices. Add your own veggies, protein, and rice.

I was drawn in by the inclusion of whole dried herbs and peppers.

Let’s find out which Red Curry Kit at Lidl is better

Vitasia Glass Noodles

First Impressions: I wonder if I can use these glass noodles with one of the Lidl Thai Curry pastes I bought?

Glass noodles are called “woon sen” in Thai (วุ้นเส้น)

They cook quickly and can be used hot or cold in various dishes.

Here’s our review of Vitasia Glass Noodles

Lidl Chef Select Canja Galinha

Canja Galinha Sem Batata: Chicken Soup Without Potatoes.

A lot of ready-to-eat soups in Portuguese Grocery stores have potatoes, which is why the ones that don’t specifically include “sem batata”, or “without potato” on the package.

Will this fresh chicken noodle soup be an overly salty disappointment or will it offer the comfort any good chicken soup should?

Read the review here – You Know You’re Portuguese If You Would Eat Soup On The Beach on A Hot Summer Day.

So.. would you?

Lidl Solevita Fresh Juices

We’re doing battle of the Solevita juices this month!

Solevita Multifrutos ACE

This juice is packed with vitamins A, C, and E.

It’s so orange!

You guessed it – the vibrant orange color comes from carrots.

Will this fresh carrot (cenoura) juice win out over a refreshing blueberry lemonade?

Read Here: Carrot Juice vs. Blueberry Lemonade – Which is Best?

Solevita Limonada de Mirtilo

Lemonade is an obvious rehydration and refreshment choice in the hot sumner months.

Adding the vibrant color and antioxidant boost of blueberries (mirtilos) is a total level up.

But will it pack the punch needed to KO the ACE juice above?

Find out which juice wins here.

Snack Day Leitão Batatas Fritas (Potato Chips)

This is a very, very Portuguese potato chip flavor.

Leitao is roast suckling pig. For the Spanish readers “lechón”.

If you’re looking for unique, local flavor chips and snacks to try while you’re in Portugal this is a good one.

The question is, does the essence of a deliciously decadent suckling pig meal translate well into a potato chip snack?

Read: Don’t Miss THIS Potato Chip Flavor In Portugal!

Taste Test In Progress: Every Potato Chip Flavor We’ve Tried in Portugal

Italiamo Novellini Milk & Honey Shortbread Biscuits

First Impressions: You had me at milk and honey!

Love a traditional Scottish shortbread, but how will an Italian version stack up?

-> Americans Try Italian Milk and Honey Shortbread Biscuits from Lidl

Sal & Grelha Salsicha Picante

I have an uncle from Calabria, so when I saw Salsicha Calabresa Picante at Lidl I wanted to pick them up.

Calabrian Pepper Sausage Cook Along | Air Fryer Cooking Series

Chef Select Coxinhos de Frango

First Impressions: Another Air Fryer Cooking opportunity! Easy frozen foods for dinner in a pinch.

Chef Select Coxinhos de Frango in the Air Fryer – just 15 minutes till they’re ready.

Trattoria Alfredo Bio (Organic Wood Fired Pizza- Salami)

Is Lidl’s Trattoria Alfredo Bio (Organic) Wood Fired Pizza worth the price tag?

Do better ingredients mean better taste?

We tried this Organic Salami Pizza from Lidl and here’s what we thought

Vici Gyoza – Verduras Picantes

Big Gyoza fans over here, so we had to try these spicy vegetable Gyozas.

The question is: Can you cook Gyoza in an air fryer? lol Yes, it’s all about the air fryer atm.

We Made Spicy Vegetable Gyozas in an Air Fryer – Here’s How it Went

More European Grocery Store Reviews

Mini Magnifico Pistacio Framboesa Mini Ice Creams (Pistachio and Raspberry Ice Cream)
Magnificos Pipoca & Caramelo (Popcorn and Caramel)
Cookie Wookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Continente Chocolate e Menta Ice Cream