The best snacks and sides you’ll find across Portugal.
Arroz de Tomate is a Portuguese risotto like dish made with short grain rice, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, veg stock, white wine, and fresh herbs. Like many Portuguese rice dishes, it’s super simple to prepare, …
Folar da Páscoa is a traditional Portuguese bread consumed during Easter. It’s similar to a brioche, buttery, slightly sweet, and flavoured with fennel seeds, cinnamon powder, and orange zest. Keep reading to learn how to …
Milho Frito is a Portuguese side dish made by deep-frying cooked cornmeal until it’s golden and crispy. It’s traditional from Madeira, usually served with another classic from the island, Espetada Madeirense (Beef Skewers). Think fried …
Bolo do Caco is a traditional bread from the Portuguese island of Madeira. The dough is made with your standard bread ingredients – flour, water, salt, and yeast. What makes it so distinctive, however, is …
Penichenses are small tarts made with a thin pastry shell filled with a cream made with eggs yolks, sugar, and chopped almonds. They are typical from Peniche, a seaside city about 100km north of Lisbon. …
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 …
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 …
Canja de Galinha is a Portuguese soup made with chicken broth, shredded chicken, onions, carrots, mint, and small pasta or pastina. It’s delicious and comforting, and a popular dish to have if you are going …
Pastéis de Bacalhau are wonderful Portuguese fish cakes made with cod, potato and onion. In this variety we stuff them with a Portuguese cheese!
If you are not familiar with this Portuguese snack bar staple, a Bifana is simply a pork sandwich. They are widely available across the country and so popular that even McDonalds created their own version …