Pastéis de Bacalhau are a delicious deep fried combination of potatoes and cod that can be eaten at any time of day. They are are a popular appetizer at many snack-bars and restaurants here in Portugal. Codfish cakes are the perfect introduction to bacalhau, a traditional type of fish, rumoured to have over a hundred …
Rabanadas or Fatias Douradas are a classic Portuguese dessert that’s very popular around the festive season. Like a traditional French Toast or Eggy Bread, fatias douradas are made of a day-old bread that’s soaked with a mixture of milk, sugar, a mix of spices and citrus peel, then fried and coated in more sugar and …
Polvo à Lagareiro is one of the most popular recipes with octopus in Portugal. This dish can be found in almost every restaurant, from the more casual snack bars and petisqueiras, to the high-end restaurants. It’s also a hit at Portuguese tables in the home, such as its precursor, the Bacalhau à Lagareiro. You might …
Punched Potatoes, or Batatas à Murro in Portuguese, are baby potatoes that are first precooked with the skin on, and then slightly flattened with a gentle punch. They are then grilled, oven baked or even fried to get delicious combination of crispy and fluffy potato! Portuguese Cuisine and Potatoes If we could use one word …