Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
Bacalhau com Broa is a traditional Portuguese cod dish made with salt cod loins topped with corn bread and fresh herbs. At its core it’s just like Bacalhau à Lagareiro – baked cod with plenty …
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 …
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 …