Peixinhos da Horta – Portuguese Fried Green Beans

Peixinhos da horta - Portuguese Fried Beans

Peixinhos da Horta, literally translatable into ‘little fish from the garden’, is a savoury snack very popular across restaurants and petisqueiras in Lisbon and surroundings. It basically consists of green beans that are coated in a light batter then deep fried. Their name? Well, they supposedly resemble miniature fried sardines. They are simply delicious, and …

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Arroz de Bacalhau – Portuguese Salt Cod Rice

Arroz de Bacalhau

Rice might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Portuguese cuisine. Perhaps you imagined a plate of Grilled Sardines, or the classic Chicken Piri-Piri. What many don’t know is that for almost every classic Portuguese dish, there is a rice version of sorts. It’s true the Portuguese have a …

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Gambas ao Alhinho – Portuguese Fried Garlic Prawns

Gambas ao Alhinho

Gambas ao Alhinho is one of the most popular Portuguese petiscos, from north to south. Perhaps because it goes very well with the couvert served by most restaurants. The couvert being that small platter of olives, butter, and crusty bread that’s brought to the table at the beginning of a meal. Or maybe because it …

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Croquetes de Alheira – Portuguese Sausage Croquettes

Croquetes de Alheira

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 …

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