The best snacks and sides you’ll find across Portugal.
Pastéis de Bacalhau are traditional cod cakes made with shredded salt cod, onion, potatoes, garlic, and lots of fresh parsley! They are iconically Portuguese and are available everywhere in the country. They are the perfect …
Peixinhos da Horta or ‘Little Fish from the Garden’ are a delicious Portuguese snack made with blanched green beans, covered in a light batter and deep fried. They are a hit in petisqueiras across the …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Tosta Mista is a Portuguese ham and cheese toastie that’s loved equally by the locals and by those just passing through. It’s a Portuguese breakfast staple that’s available at every pastelaria you go, usually at …
Portuguese Green Eggs are deep-fried boiled eggs stuffed with a mixture of mashed egg yolks, parsley, and olive oil. They are basically a cross between a devilled egg and a scotch egg. Ovos Verdes are …
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 …
Salada de Tomate e Pimentos Assados is a traditional salad from the Algarve, it comprises charcoal grilled peppers and tomatoes, onions, extra virgin olive oil, oregano and vinegar. This refreshing salad is usually paired with …
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 …