Thinking of brandy, you might first think of Cognac and Armanac in France. However, brandy connoisseurs will know that Portugal produces some fine brandies too! Don’t quite believe us yet? Well Lourinhã in central Portugal is one of only three regions in Europe that is a Denomination of Controlled Origin to produce brandy, alongside the …
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 …
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 …
Punched Potatoes, or Batatas à Murro in Portuguese, are baby potatoes that are first precooked with the skin on, and then slightly flattened with a gentle punch. They are then grilled, oven baked or even fried to get delicious combination of crispy and fluffy potato! Portuguese Cuisine and Potatoes If we could use one word …