A good piece of steak with a fried egg on top, with runny yolk! That’s the Portuguese classic Bitoque de Vaca also known as Bife com Ovo à Cavalo, which literally mean Steak with Egg on Horseback. That’s because the egg seems to be riding the steak (the horse?) or perhaps the steak is the …
Canja de Galinha is a delicious, fresh and hearty soup made with chicken and mint from Portuguese cuisine. If you’ve spent some time in Portugal, you probably know that an authentic Portuguese meal nearly always start with a delicious soup. A typical lunch will often consist of soup with a savoury pastry, toast or toastie. …
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 …
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 …