Pastel de Nata: Homemade Portuguese Custard Tart Recipe

homemade pasteis de nata

Pastel de Nata is a Portuguese custard tart made with puff pastry and an eggy custard infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus peel. They are loved by both locals and tourists, and are everywhere in Portugal. These little tarts have a special place in our hearts, perhaps because they were the first traditional food we …

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Arroz de Marisco – Portuguese Seafood Rice

portuguese seafood rice

Arroz de Marisco is a traditional Portuguese dish that combines a variety of shellfish, peppers, tomatoes, and short-grain rice all cooked in a flavourful seafood broth. It’s a delicious dish that’s equally appreciated by both the locals and those just visiting. In 2011 it was chosen as One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy. …

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Lisbon to Porto: How to get from Lisbon to Porto

Porto to Lisbon

Porto, is widely considered Portugal’s second city and offers a very different experience to Lisbon. Porto is a historically rich and cosmopolitan city with an iconic location alongside the Douro river. For that reason, people are often looking for simple ways to travel to Porto. There are multiple ways travel to between Porto and Lisbon, …

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Pastéis de Bacalhau: How To Make Portuguese Codfish Cakes!

Pastéis de Bacalhau are a delicious deep fried combination of potatoes and cod that can be eaten at any time of day. They are are a popular appetizer at many snack-bars and restaurants here in Portugal. Codfish cakes are the perfect introduction to bacalhau, a traditional type of fish, rumoured to have over a hundred …

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