Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
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 …
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 …