Pica-Pau Recipe – Portuguese Pica-pau (Woodpecker Beef)

Pica Pau Recipe

Cubes of seared beef in a rich sauce served with tangy and crunchy pickled vegetables? That’s pica-pau and it’s a delicious Portuguese dish! This recipe combines everything the Portuguese love: simplicity, flavourfulness, and plenty of sauce to mop up with a good slice of bread. No wonder it’s a classic dish! Well, at least in …

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Arroz de Bacalhau – Authentic Portuguese Salt Cod Rice

Arroz de Bacalhau

Arroz de Bacalhau is a delicious creamy rice with pieces of salt cod, juicy tomatoes, plenty of olive oil, and fresh herbs. Rice might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Portuguese cuisine. Perhaps you imagined a plate of Grilled Sardines, or the classic Chicken Piri-Piri. What many don’t …

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Alheira Frita – Deep-Fried Portuguese Alheira Sausages

Alheira Frita

Portuguese cuisine has a wide array of incredible sausages and cured meats that’s often unexplored. While many are acquainted with the Portuguese chouriço or chorizo, how it’s known internationally, the same doesn’t apply to alheira. With a unique flavour, alheira sausages are made from poultry, bread, garlic, and other spices. They are less smoky than …

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Broa de Milho – How to Make Portuguese Corn Bread

Broa de Milho

Broa de milho is a dense bread that has a characteristic cracked top and a mildly sweet taste. It’s great on its own with a dollop of butter, but its crumbs are also used in several savoury recipes such as the classic Bacalhau com Broa. If you’ve experienced a traditional Portuguese restaurant before, your meal …

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