Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados is a Portuguese dish made with chouriço, peas, onions, garlic, and tomato, all braised in the same pot, and topped with eggs that get poached in the stew. It’s super simple, …
Bacalhau à Brás is a classic Portuguese salt cod dish made with pieces of cod, onions, scrambled eggs, and shoestring potatoes. This unpretentious dish was invented by a tavern owner in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto neighbourhood. …
Arroz de Tomate is a Portuguese risotto like dish made with short grain rice, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, veg stock, white wine, and fresh herbs. Like many Portuguese rice dishes, it’s super simple to prepare, …
Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo is a traditional Portuguese cod dish that combines cod loins, caramelised onions, mashed potatoes and mayo, baked in the same dish until golden and crispy. This codfish style is absolutely …
There’s a saying in Portugal that there are 1001 ways of preparing bacalhau, Portugal’s beloved salt cod. In the almost 8 years I’ve lived in the country, I’ve been able to try, and to cook, …
Feijoada à Portuguesa is a Portuguese stew made with beans and variety of meats and local sausages. This traditional dish is hearty, packed with flavour, and simply perfect for long family lunches. Sure, it’s not …
Caldeirada de Peixe is a traditional Portuguese fish stew that combines mixed fish with potatoes, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. There are dozens of variations of this classic dish, some featuring bacalhau, shrimp, cuttlefish, and even …
Jardineira is a traditional Portuguese stew that combines beef, carrots, potatoes, green beans, and peas. Jardineira is absolutely delicious, and although meat-heavy, it’s not too rich. With the green veggies and fresh herbs adding a …
Bacalhau Espiritual is a Portuguese cod casserole made with shredded cod sautéed with onions and carrots, coated in a delicious bechamel sauce and baked until golden. It’s slightly similar to Bacalhau com Natas, the key …
Rissóis de Camarão or Shrimp Rissoles are typical Portuguese deep-fried pastries filled with a creamy shrimp filling. You will find these delicious half-moon pastries everywhere in Portugal, from local cafés to fancier restaurants. They are …