Cod held up better on long sea voyages than many of the best sailors. Nowadays,  there is no good Portuguese restaurant where this fish does not sail but with so many recipes it is difficult to know what is what.  Well, heres a handy guide to pick fast and not get you in cod waters.

Portugal has a very rich cuisine, diverse and full of good ingredients. The nation of Camões, Saramago and Fernando Pessoa stands out for the production of wines, olive oil and olives. Check out the selection we made of  typical Portuguese foods

Portuguese cuisine is among the most underrated (and delicious) in the world. Read this list and find reasons to try these Portuguese cuisine!

 

1. Scrambled eggs with farinheira or brás cod

The eggs versatility in Portugal is amazing. Even scrambled egg gets several treatments and is not limited to breakfast only. Farinheira scrambled eggs are, on the one hand, a delicious starter and, on the other hand, a gentle introduction to farinheira, which is one of the Portuguese sausages that needs to be eaten in small quantities. This smoked sausage is made with flour, pork fat, paprika and white wine. 

Cod is famous for hundreds of different ways. It can be chipped or crushed without becoming a porridge, as fresh fish can. Brás cod is made with flaked cod, fried with thin chips, then wrapped in creamy eggs and stuffed with black olives and parsley. Its supreme comfort food, and just another way to eat eggs, something the Portuguese like very much.

 

2. Baked Sardines

 


A fantastic combination of fresh fish and smoked grill flavor, these charcoal-baked sardines are Lisbons most typical dish. They can be found in both restaurants and street stalls during the Santo António festivals in June. Whether they are served on a slice of cornbread with a salad of roasted peppers or boiled vegetables, be sure to cover them with a generous amount of olive oil to enjoy the whole experience.

3. Codfish à braz

 



The process of creating cod dishes can be extremely creative. For example, if you sauté shredded cod with onion and potato chips and add olives and parsley to them, the result is called  cod à brás . Because it is so tasty and easy to cook, its fame is no surprise and will certainly be on the list of typical Portuguese dishes.

 

 

4. Broad beans with sausages

 



A mix of cured sausages - chorizo, farinheira and black pudding - add ribs and pork belly in this slow-cooked beech stew. Mint and coriander are sometimes added to the stew in good quantities and give it a deep and interesting flavor not found in other beef stews.

 

 

5. Alheira de Mirandela

 



 

A classic among smoked sausages and chorizo sausages, the alheira was created by the Jews to make the Portuguese Inquisition believe they were Christians. These days, this pork-free chorizo has become a classic Portuguese dish, usually served with a starry egg and chips.

 

6. Francesinha

 



Guys, this reinvents the concept of ham and cheese sandwich: triple the amount of cheese, add several layers of sausages, cover everything with sauce. This typical recipe from Porto is a rebel version of the   French Croque Monsieur , which seems to justify its fantastic flavor name.

 

 

7. Portuguese stew

 



A traditional stew for meat lovers, this dish includes chicken, beef, pork and various pork sausages. This bountiful  meat festival also has some vegetables, such as boiled carrots, collard greens, and beans. The water used to cook all these ingredients becomes a nutritious broth that you can drink or use to cook rice.

8. Fish Stew

 



 

The use of fish and shellfish in Portuguese cuisine is at least abundant. Put everything you can grab in a pan and the result is a  stew , a fish stew with various types of fish and shellfish, topped with tomatoes and herbs. The ideal dinner after a long day at the beach.

9. Bulhão Pato Clams

 



Do yourself a favor: grab a cool beer, sit on a sunny terrace, and order a shot of this delicious delicacy. This dish of clams is not only what is inside the shells that counts, but also dip pieces of bread in the divine sauce in which they are prepared, made from olive oil, coriander, garlic and white wine. Perfect for a well spent afternoon with friends.

 

10. Green broth

 



 

A frequent presence in traditional Portuguese festivals in honor of the patron saint of each locality,  caldo verde  is a soup made with potatoes, onion, kale and chorizo slices  . It is the   perfect comfort food and can be served as supper or before any main course.

 

11. Duck Rice

 



 

Nothing more, nothing less than a   crispy duck risotto topped with slices of chorizo. Before going to the oven, the duck is cooked until it is as tender as possible, soft when it reaches the mouth. With a glass of red wine, its guaranteed to be an otherworldly experience.

 

12. Lagareiro Octopus

 



 

How could we not include octopus in a list of Portuguese recipes? Seriously, how? The octopus is so special that it is usually served at ceremonies or special occasions like Christmas Eve. It is also served as a starter in various fish and seafood restaurants, usually cold with onion, olive oil and parsley. Octopus à Lagareiro is a recipe for roasted octopus, topped with olive oil and garlic and served with baked potatoes.

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