Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
Portuguese Pork and Clams or Carne de Porco à Alentejana is a traditional southern dish that comprises of an intriguing but delicious combination of stewed pork and clams. Despite its name, it was created in …
Bulhão Pato Clams are a classic Portuguese snack bar dish, made up of fresh clams that are cooked in plenty of olive oil, garlic, and white wine. It’s simply delicious, and I would say, a …
Portuguese Codfish with Cream or Bacalhau com Natas is an absolute classic, it combines codfish, potatoes, onions, olives, and a delicious creamy sauce! It’s the gateway dish to many of those visiting the country, utterly …
Açorda à Alentejana is a traditional Portuguese bread soup from the Alentejo region that comprises garlic, coriander, olive oil, a rustic bread from the Alentejo, and poached eggs. This traditional soup is usually cooked in …