First time visiting Portugal? Wondering what food to try? Portuguese cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavours, with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood, olive oil, and a wide range of spices. Here are 20 delicious Portuguese dishes you should try:
Starters - Entradas:
1.Queijo da Serra:
A creamy and strong-flavoured sheep's milk cheese from the Serra da Estrela region.
2. Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato
Clams cooked in garlic and white wine sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.
3. Caldo Verde:
A comforting green soup made with kale, potatoes, and chorizo or linguiça sausage.
Mains - Pratos principais:
4. Feijoada:
A hearty bean stew with various types of meat, often considered Portugal's national dish.
5. Cozido à Portuguesa:
A traditional Portuguese stew featuring a mix of meats, sausages, and vegetables. Great for the winter season. You typically order for everyone in your party and then can ask for more free of charge.
6. Carne de Porco à Alentejana:
A delicious combination of marinated pork and clams, often served with fried potatoes.
7. Sardinhas Assadas:
Grilled sardines, often seasoned with olive oil and served with a squeeze of lemon.
8. Bacalhau à Brás:
A popular dish made with salted codfish, eggs, onions, and straw fries. There is over 500 ways to prepare codfish in Portugal!
9. Polvo à Lagareiro:
Octopus marinated, roasted, and served with roasted potatoes and garlic.
10. Cataplana de Marisco:
A seafood medley cooked in a special clamshell-shaped pot with tomatoes, onions, and herbs.
11. Arroz de Marisco:
A flavourful seafood rice dish cooked with a variety of shellfish and aromatic herbs.
12. Arroz de Pato:
A traditional duck rice dish with a crispy, golden-brown top layer.
13. Alheira de Mirandela:
A unique Portuguese sausage made from poultry, bread, and garlic.
14. Frango Piri-Piri:
Grilled or roasted chicken marinated in a spicy chili sauce, often served with fries.
15. Bifana:
A Portuguese pork sandwich with marinated, thinly sliced pork served in a roll. A popular dish for lunch during the working week.
16. Secretos de porco preto:
A delectable Portuguese dish that features a specific cut of pork from the "Porco Preto" or "Black Iberian Pig."
17. Pica pau:
A dish known for its bold and flavourful combination of ingredients. It is essentially a type of tapas or appetiser that is often enjoyed in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries. It is great as a main, too!
Deserts - Sobremesa
18. Pastéis de Nata:
Iconic Portuguese custard tarts with flaky pastry and a creamy egg custard filling. Frequently voted one of the top 5 deserts in the world!
19. Bolo de Bolacha:
A no-bake dessert made from layers of cookies soaked in coffee and a creamy chocolate or coffee-flavored filling.
20. Arroz Doce:
A sweet rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and lemon zest, often served as a dessert.
These are just a few of the many delicious dishes you can find in Portugal. Be sure to explore and savour the diverse flavours when you visit.
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