Bacalhau: 10 Traditional Cod Dishes You Need to Try
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, …
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Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
Feijoada – How to Make Portuguese Meat and Bean Stew
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 – Traditional Portuguese Fish Stew
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 …
Authentic Jardineira – Portuguese Gardener’s Beef Stew
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 Recipe – A Heavenly Portuguese Cod Bake
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 …
How to Make Authentic Portuguese Shrimp Rissoles
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 – How to Make Portuguese Bean Rice
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 …
Prego no Pão – An Iconic Portuguese Steak Sandwich Recipe
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 – Portuguese Christmas Eve Cod
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 …
Francesinha – Authentic Francesinha Recipe from Portugal
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 …