If you’re visiting a coastal area during the summer months, then it’s easy to think Portugal might be a little bit sardine mad. You’ll never be far away from the intoxicating smell of grilled sardines on a charcoal BBQ! Hit the right towns at the right times and you’ll even find festivals dedicated to the …
Arroz de Tamboril is another great example of how versatile rice can be in Portugal – and even more delicious when combined with good fish and some traditional Portuguese flavours. Monkfish rice is widely available in most seafood restaurants across the country, but sadly not the most obvious choice for most people. Tamboril dishes in …
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 …
Arroz de Pato is an authentic Portuguese rice dish made with shredded duck meat, short grain rice, and chouriço, cooked in a rich broth and baked until crispy. This hearty dish has its roots in Braga, a historic city in the north of Portugal. It’s incredibly delicious and comforting, and one of our go to …