🇵🇹 Portuguese cuisine is a delicious fusion of Mediterranean flavors, Atlantic seafood, and hearty countryside traditions. Here are some of the most beloved traditional dishes you should definitely try:
🥇 Pastel de Nata
- Iconic custard tart with a flaky puff pastry shell and creamy egg custard filling.
- Often dusted with cinnamon and best enjoyed with a strong espresso.
- Considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy.
🐟 Bacalhau à Brás
- Shredded salted cod mixed with onions, thin fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs.
- Garnished with olives and parsley.
- Portugal has over 1,000 ways to cook bacalhau (cod)!
🥣 Caldo Verde
- A comforting green soup made with potatoes, shredded kale or collard greens, onions, and slices of chouriço (smoked sausage).
- Originated in the northern region of Minho.
🦆 Arroz de Pato
- Duck rice baked with aromatic herbs like garlic and bay leaf.
- Often topped with orange slices and smoked pork for extra depth.
🥪 Francesinha
- A decadent sandwich from Porto layered with meats, cheese, and covered in a rich beer-based sauce.
- Often served with fries and a fried egg on top.
🐖 Bifanas
- Pork sandwiches marinated in garlic, paprika, and white wine.
- Served with mustard or piri-piri sauce—perfect with a cold beer.
🔥 Frango Piri-Piri
- Spicy grilled chicken, especially famous in the Algarve region.
- Marinated with chili, garlic, and lemon for a fiery kick.
