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Snacks & Sides

The best snacks and sides you’ll find across Portugal.

Croquettes de Alheira

Croquetes de Alheira: Authentic Alheira Sausage Croquettes

Alheira Croquettes are deep-fried snacks made from a traditional Portuguese sausage known as alheira. Made from poultry and bread, alheiras have a softer texture which is the perfect base for croquettes. On top of that, they …

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Shrimp Acorda Camarao

Bread Soup with Shrimp – Authentic Açorda de Camarão

Açorda de Camarão is a traditional Portuguese bread soup made with jumbo shrimp stewed with pieces of a crusty bread and a rich shrimp stock. This classic Portuguese soup has creamy risotto like texture, and …

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Portuguese Garlic Shrimp

Gambas ao Alhinho – Authentic Portuguese Garlic Shrimp

Gambas ao Alhinho or Gambas à Guilho are Portuguese style shrimp, fried with plenty of olive oil and garlic. This dish can be found in restaurants and snack bars all over Lisbon and Portugal, and …

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Pasteis de Bacalhau Portuguese Codfish Cakes

Pasteis de Bacalhau – Authentic Portuguese Codfish Cakes

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 …

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Peixinhos da Horta

Peixinhos da Horta: Authentic Portuguese Tempura Green Beans

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 …

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Pataniscas de Bacalhau - Cod Fritters

Portuguese Cod Fritters – Authentic Pataniscas de Bacalhau

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 …

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Tomato Rice

Portuguese Tomato Rice – An Authentic Arroz de Tomate Recipe

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, …

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Lisbon Bifanas

Lisbon Style Bifanas – Traditional Portuguese Pork Sandwich

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 …

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Tosta Mista - Ham and Cheese Toastie

Portuguese Ham and Cheese Toastie – How to Make Tosta Mista

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 …

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Ovos Verdes Green Eggs

Portuguese Green Eggs – How to Make Ovos Verdes

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 …

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