Bacalhau à Brás is one of my favourite and one of the most popular ways of cooking bacalhau in Portugal. It consists of a base of onions, garlic and potatoes, all glued together with creamy scrambled eggs. It’s the perfect introduction to bacalhau if you’ve not yet tried it! The Origins of Bacalhau à Brás …
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 …
Papo seco sometimes referred to as carcaça is a Portuguese bread roll which is very popular in bakeries and households across the country. With an oblong shape and a crease in the middle, its great in sandwiches, toasties, or simply as a butter vessel. And most importantly, it is the bread used in the acclaimed …