We’ve now been eating and cooking our way around Portugal for over five years! So we think we’re in a good position to be able to share some of the best and most essential dishes for any visitor to Portugal to try! Portuguese food is varied and loaded with regional delicacies. This article will cover …
Croquetes de alheira are one of the most popular snacks in petisqueiras (Portuguese tapas place) and snack bars across the country. Like the name suggests, it’s made from alheiras – a Portuguese poultry and bread sausage, that’s rolled into little balls, breaded and deep fried. Turning into a delicious bite to have while enjoying a …
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. …