Arroz de Feijão – Portuguese Rice with Beans

arroz de feijao

Arroz de Feijão, which simply means ‘bean rice’ or ‘rice with beans’ is a traditional Portuguese side dish.It’s a creamy rice, or how the Portuguese would say maladrinho, that combines some of the most traditional ingredients in the Portuguese cuisine. Arroz de Feijão is considered a cousin of the classic Arroz de Tomate. What makes …

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Traditional Portuguese Christmas Food

Portuguese Christmas Food

Christmas is often a time of feasting and indulgence, and Portugal is no different. Towards the end of November, Portugal’s towns and cities take a turn towards the holidays. Christmas lights are lit in the citues, and the markets, and bakeries will bring much of their traditional Christmas food out! There are regional, and local …

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