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 …
Two questions we’ve been asked a surprising amount of times from international visitors are “Is Nando’s Portuguese?” and “Can I find a Nando’s in Portugal?”. If you’re reading this from Portugal, you might also be curious as to what Nando’s is and what all the fuss about. First, what is exactly is Nando’s and why …
A common question among arrivals to Portugal is can you drink the tap water? It’s a simple answer, yes you can. Nearly anywhere that visitors to Portugal are going to visit, it’s safe to drink the tap water. The tap water in Portugal is safe to drink, routinely tested, and follows very high standards for …
This Portuguese style sardine pasta combines spaghetti with a sauce made with tinned sardines, onions, peppers, olives, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine. It’s not necessarily a traditional dish, but rather a dish made with traditional Portuguese ingredients and flavours! Undoubtedly, the star of this dish is some local tinned sardines. Along with the red peppers …