Chicken Piri-Piri or Frango Piri-Piri is a very popular Portuguese dish, it’s simply a butterflied barbecued chicken served with fries and salad. In Portugal, you can find it in many restaurants and churrasqueiras – places dedicated to barbecued food. What distinguishes the piri-piri chicken from other grilled chickens is the chilli glaze it receives before …
Arroz de Polvo or Octopus Rice is a traditional Portuguese rice dish. It comprises Carolino rice, tender octopus meat, onions, garlic, white wine, and a mix of fresh herbs and spices. These classic Portuguese ingredients are all cooked in a rich octopus broth resulting in a rice that’s super creamy and packed with sea flavours! …
Arroz de Feijão, which simply means ‘bean rice’ or ‘rice with beans’ is a traditional Portuguese side dish.It’s a creamy rice, or how the Portuguese would say maladrinho, that combines some of the most traditional ingredients in the Portuguese cuisine. Arroz de Feijão is considered a cousin of the classic Arroz de Tomate. What makes …
Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup, the Verde in its name refers to the deep green colour of Portuguese Kale. Few things are as warming and delicious as some of the soups available here in Portugal. They’re also amazingly cheap at most cafés. Often a serving of sopa do dia and a slice of …