The best snacks and sides you’ll find across Portugal.
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 …
Pica-pau or woodpecker beef, is a traditional Portuguese petisco made up of small pieces of tender beef in a light gravy with crunchy pickles. I am a big fan of Portuguese petiscos, small portions of …
Beef croquettes are my favourite Portuguese savoury snack! They consist of a slow cooked beef batter that’s shaped into little cylinders and then deep fried. You will find them all over Portugal, from your casual …
This Portuguese Octopus Salad is the perfect dish for a light summer meal! It comprises of pieces of tender octopus, onions, tomatoes, and peppers, coated in a tangy dressing that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness …
There’s no better indicator that autumn has arrived in Portugal than the smell (and the smoke) of roasted chestnuts. With their portable charcoal grills, chestnut vendors are scattered all over the Portuguese cities, in parks, …