portuguese Recipes
64 delicious portuguese recipes from around the world
Açorda Alentejana
A comforting and rustic Portuguese bread soup from the Alentejo region, featuring a fragrant garlic and cilantro base, softened bread, and perfectly poached eggs. This dish is a testament to simple ingredients transformed into a flavorful meal.
Aletria (Portuguese Sweet Vermicelli)
Aletria is a traditional Portuguese sweet vermicelli dessert, often enjoyed during the Christmas season. It's a comforting and subtly sweet dish, similar to a rice pudding but made with fine vermicelli noodles, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Alheira
Alheira is a traditional Portuguese smoked sausage, typically bread-based, originating from Jewish crypto-food traditions. It is most commonly fried until crispy and served with accompaniments like fries and a fried egg.
Alheira de Mirandela
Alheira de Mirandela is a famous regional sausage from the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal, protected by IGP (Denominação de Origem Protegida). Traditionally made with game meats and bread, this version uses poultry for accessibility. It has a unique, smoky flavor and is often served grilled with a fried egg.
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato, or Portuguese garlic clams, is a classic and incredibly simple appetizer featuring fresh clams simmered in a fragrant broth of olive oil, garlic, white wine, and cilantro. It's named after the 19th-century Portuguese poet Raimundo António de Bulhão Pato and is best enjoyed immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Arroz de Cabidela (Portuguese Blood Rice)
A traditional and deeply flavorful Portuguese dish, Arroz de Cabidela features tender chicken cooked in a rich, dark rice pilaf, uniquely enriched with chicken blood for its distinctive color and taste. This recipe provides a detailed guide to achieving this classic comfort food.
Arroz de Feijão (Portuguese Bean Rice)
A hearty and comforting Portuguese dish where tender red beans are simmered with rice, infused with the savory flavors of bacon and onion. Perfect for a satisfying everyday meal.
Arroz de Marisco
A comforting and flavorful Portuguese seafood rice, often described as a soupy rice dish brimming with a variety of shellfish. It's a true celebration of coastal flavors.
Arroz de Pato (Portuguese Duck Rice)
A comforting and flavorful Portuguese classic, Arroz de Pato features tender shredded duck meat mixed with rice, then baked with slices of smoky chouriço on top until golden and slightly crispy.
Arroz de Tamboril (Portuguese Monkfish Rice)
A rich and creamy Portuguese rice dish featuring tender monkfish, infused with the flavors of the coast. This recipe aims for a luscious texture where the rice absorbs the flavorful fish stock, complemented by the firm, meaty monkfish.
Arroz Doce
A classic Portuguese rice pudding, Arroz Doce, is a comforting and festive dessert. It's traditionally decorated with a beautiful cinnamon pattern, making it a popular choice for celebrations and holidays.
Bacalhau à Brás
A beloved Portuguese comfort food, this dish features shredded salt cod (bacalhau) mixed with finely julienned fried potatoes, softened onions, garlic, and scrambled eggs, creating a wonderfully silky and satisfying texture. It's often garnished with black olives and fresh parsley.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
A beloved Portuguese classic from Porto, this comforting casserole features layers of salt cod, potatoes, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, all brought together with generous amounts of olive oil. The salt cod requires significant pre-soaking to rehydrate and desalinate.
Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo
A beloved Portuguese cod casserole originating from Porto, featuring tender salt cod layered with creamy potato purée, a savory olive mash, and a golden, broiled mayonnaise topping.
Bacalhau com Natas (Portuguese Cod with Cream)
A rich and comforting Portuguese classic featuring salt cod baked with potatoes and a creamy sauce. This dish requires desalting the cod beforehand, which is crucial for its flavor.
Bacalhau Espiritual
An elegant and creamy baked cod dish, often served during Christmas, resembling a savory soufflé. This recipe features flaked salt cod bound in a rich béchamel-like sauce, enriched with egg yolks and lightened with whipped egg whites.
Bifana (Portuguese Pork Sandwich)
A beloved Portuguese street food classic, the Bifana features thinly sliced pork marinated in a flavorful blend of white wine, garlic, and paprika, then quickly cooked and served in a crusty roll, often with a generous smear of mustard. The bread is typically dipped in the flavorful pan juices for an extra burst of taste.
Bifanas (Portuguese Pork Sandwiches)
Bifanas are a beloved Portuguese street food classic: thinly sliced pork marinated in garlic and white wine, then quickly pan-fried and served in crusty bread rolls. They are incredibly flavorful, quick to make, and perfect for a casual meal or snack.
Bola de Berlim
A classic Portuguese beach doughnut, known as Bola de Berlim, is a soft, yeasted pastry filled with a rich, sweet custard cream. Traditionally enjoyed on sunny beach days, these doughnuts offer a delightful sweet treat.
Bolas de Berlim (Portuguese Cream Donuts)
Bolas de Berlim are a beloved Portuguese classic, often enjoyed as a sweet treat at the beach. These light, airy donuts are filled with a vibrant yellow custard cream and coated in sugar.
Bolo Rei (Portuguese King Cake)
A traditional Portuguese fruit cake, often enjoyed during the Christmas holidays. This enriched dough cake is studded with candied fruits and nuts, shaped into a crown, and symbolizes the riches of the Three Kings.
Cachupa
A hearty and flavorful Cape Verdean national dish, Cachupa is a slow-cooked stew featuring hominy corn, beans, and a medley of meats and vegetables. It's traditionally prepared overnight and simmered for hours, resulting in a rich, comforting meal.
Caldeirada (Portuguese Fish Stew)
A hearty and traditional Portuguese fisherman's stew featuring layers of firm white fish, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, gently simmered in white wine. The key is to avoid stirring, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Caldeirada de Peixe (Portuguese Fish Stew)
A classic Portuguese coastal fish stew featuring layers of tender fish, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, gently simmered in white wine and olive oil. This dish is known for its delicate flavors and comforting texture, best enjoyed with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.