Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
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 …
Arroz de Feijão is a traditional Portuguese rice dish which combines kidney beans, peppers, onions, garlic, passata, and short grain rice. This delicious rice is perfect for when you want a side dish that’s more …
The Portuguese style Steak and Eggs combines steak topped with a fried egg and drizzled with a delicious sauce made with sautéed garlic, butter, and white wine. It’s usually served with French fries, white rice, …
Prego no Pão is a traditional steak sandwich from Portugal, made with Portuguese bread rolls, steak, and a delicious white wine, garlic, and butter sauce. It’s a simple sandwich, but when prepared properly is utterly …
Bacalhau da Consoada, also known as Bacalhau com Todos, is a Portuguese cod dish that’s typically served on Christmas Eve. It’s a simple recipe that consists of cod loins served with boiled potatoes, kale, and …
The Francesinha is a traditional Portuguese sandwich that combines soft bread, steak, two types of sausages, ham, cheese, and a fried egg. What makes this rich sandwich so uniquely Portuguese, is the beer sauce that …
Arroz de Marisco is a typical Portuguese dish made with an assortment of fresh shellfish and short grain rice, cooked with lots of homemade shellfish stock. It can be found at most marisqueiras and seafood …
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá is a cod casserole made with bacalhau, potatoes, onions, boiled eggs, and black olives. In this Portuguese classic, shredded salt cod is layered with thick slices of boiled potatoes and …
Arroz de Camarão is another fantastic Portuguese rice recipe. It comprises the locally grown Carolino rice, shrimp, tomatoes, onions, garlic and a mix of herbs and spices all cooked in a rich shrimp broth. It’s …
This classic Portuguese Baked Octopus comprises tender octopus tentacles baked with plenty of garlic infused olive oil and served with smashed baby potatoes. It’s believed to be a variation of the traditional Bacalhau à Lagareiro, …