9 Portuguese dishes to discover and enjoy!
The Portuguese cuisine, excellent but often little known, is of course the best part of bacalhau (cod), but not only! What to eat in a restaurant Lusitano, or during your next vacation in Portugal? Editus presents 9 must-try dishes to test!
Bacalhau in brás
It is said that in Portugal, there are 365 ways to prepare cod, a recipe for every day of the year.
One of the most popular preparations, and easily found in every restaurant, is the bacalhau in brás. It is a preparation made of cod, mixed with detailed potatoes in matches, onions and scrambled eggs .
Pastéis de bacalhau
Another cod- based preparation is pastéis, which are donuts that can be served as a starter or as a dish.
The basic ingredients that go into their composition are: cod, potatoes, garlic, chopped parsley and finely grated shallots.
Amêijoas in Bulhão Pato
This typical dish is not only based on the clams that compose it, but also on its sauce made with olive oil, garlic, coriander, and sometimes olive oil : a delight, to finish with a piece of bread!
Caldeirada de peixe
A kind of bouillabaisse, this dish is traditionally cooked in coastal towns, and consists of fish and shellfish, all covered with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs.
Cozido to portuguesa
Meat lovers will enjoy this pot of chicken , beef and pork , but also chorizo and vegetables (carrots, cabbage, potatoes).
The broth of this dish is usually served as soup, accompanied by rice or vermicelli.
francesinha
Portuguese version of the croque-monsieur , this sandwich created in Porto is relatively rich since it is composed of ham, sausage and cheese. It is then covered with more cheese, an egg, and copiously drizzled with a slightly spicy sauce.
Caldo Verde
This green soup , made with kale , potatoes and onions, is also made of pork sausage. Very hearty, it finds its origin in the north of the country, on the side of Porto.
Pasteis De Nata
Pastry sold in all the bars and pastries in the country, this dessert comes from Lisbon, in the Belém district, in the Jerónimos Monastery.
Great classic of Portuguese gastronomy, it is small blanks covered with puff pastry .
Arroz doce
This rice pudding, prepared with lemon, and sprinkled with cinnamon (like a lot of dessert in Portugal), is a traditional dessert of the country.