Gambas ao Alhinho – Portuguese Fried Garlic Prawns

Gambas ao Alhinho

Gambas ao Alhinho is a classic Portuguese appetizer, it combines large prawns lightly fried in a pan with plenty of olive oil and garlic. Everything is then deglazed with a good white wine and topped up with plenty of fresh cilantro or parsley. Very Portuguese, right? Well, the dish is actually believed to be an …

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Arroz de Pato – Portuguese Style Duck Rice

portuguese duck rice

Arroz de Pato is an authentic Portuguese rice dish made with shredded duck meat, short grain rice, and chouriço, cooked in a rich broth and baked until crispy. This hearty dish has its roots in Braga, a historic city in the north of Portugal. It’s incredibly delicious and comforting, and one of our go to …

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Piri Piri Chicken – Authentic Portuguese Grilled Chicken

a plate with chicken piri piri

Chicken Piri-Piri or Frango Piri-Piri is a very popular Portuguese dish, it’s simply a butterflied barbecued chicken served with fries and salad. In Portugal, you can find it in many restaurants and churrasqueiras – places dedicated to barbecued food. What distinguishes the piri-piri chicken from other grilled chickens is the chilli glaze it receives before …

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