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Pataniscas de Bacalhau are traditional Portuguese cod fritters made with shredded salt cod, eggs, milk, flour, onion and fresh parsley. Pataniscas de bacalhau are simply delicious and a very popular tasca snack in Lisbon. When …
Bacalhau à Braga is a traditional northern Portuguese cod dish that combines fried cod loins topped with braised peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It’s unlike any other codfish dishes I came across in Portugal, and one …
Bacalhau à Lagareiro is a classic Portuguese dish of cod baked with plenty of olive oil, garlic, onions, and mixed herbs. It’s often served with smashed baby potatoes. It’s a versatile dish that you will …
A bifana is a traditional Portuguese sandwich made up of thin cutlets of pork loin that are marinated, fried in lard, and served in a crusty bread roll. They are often served with plenty of …
Arroz Doce is the Portuguese version of the world classic rice pudding. What makes it so distinctive though, is the egg yolks added in the end. They turn the base of the rice pudding into …
Piri Piri Chicken or Frango Piri Piri is a Portuguese grilled chicken that’s glazed with chili sauce and served with fries. This dish is believed to have originated in Guia, a small town near Albufeira, …
Amarguinha Sour is a cocktail made with the Portuguese bitter almond liqueur known as ‘Amarguinha’, fresh lemon juice, pasteurized egg whites and aromatic bitters. This cocktail is similar to an Amaretto Sour, has gained popularity …
Carne de Porco em Vinha d’Alhos is a traditional pork and potato stew from central Portugal. While a simple pork stew might be considered a universal dish, this one is distinctively Portuguese. The secret is …
Tosta Mista is a Portuguese ham and cheese toastie that’s loved equally by the locals and by those just passing through. It’s a Portuguese breakfast staple that’s available at every pastelaria you go, usually at …
Portuguese Green Eggs are deep-fried boiled eggs stuffed with a mixture of mashed egg yolks, parsley, and olive oil. They are basically a cross between a devilled egg and a scotch egg. Ovos Verdes are …