Portuguese Cuisine

26 dishes · Community built

Portuguese Dishes

#1

Pasteis de Nata

Portugal's greatest contribution to world pastry — small custard tarts in a flaky pastry shell, dusted with cinnamon and...

#2

Francesinha

Porto's extraordinary sandwich — layers of bread, ham, linguica sausage and steak, topped with melted cheese and drowned...

#3

Cataplana

A seafood stew named after the copper clam-shaped vessel it is cooked in — clams, prawns and fish sealed inside the cata...

#4

Bacalhau

Portugal's national obsession — salt cod prepared in over 365 ways, one for every day of the year according to Portugues...

#5

Caldo Verde

Portugal's most comforting soup — a simple broth of potato and kale with slices of chourico sausage, finished with olive...

#6

Sopa de Pedra

A hearty bean and sausage soup, named for the legend of a stone used to trick a stingy villager.

#7

Tripas à Moda do Porto

A hearty tripe stew with white beans and mixed meats, the signature dish of the city of Porto.

#8

Arroz de Marisco

A rich, soupy seafood rice dish cooked with tomato, garlic, and a mix of shellfish.

#9

Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

Clams quickly steamed in white wine, garlic, and fresh cilantro.

#10

Sardinhas Assadas

Grilled fresh sardines, simply seasoned with salt, a summer staple along the Portuguese coast.

#11

Queijadas de Sintra

Small, sweet cheese tarts with a caramelized top, a historic specialty of Sintra.

#12

Bola de Berlim

A fried, sugar-coated Portuguese doughnut filled with rich egg custard cream.

#13

Carne de Porco à Alentejana

A surprising but beloved Portuguese combination of marinated pork and clams cooked together.

#14

Feijoada

A rich bean stew with pork and sausage, seasoned with bay leaves and paprika.

#15

Rojoes a Portuguesa

Cubed marinated pork fried until crispy, served with fried potato cubes and pickles.

#16

Caldeirada

A layered Portuguese fish and shellfish stew simmered with potatoes and peppers.

#17

Bacalhau a Bras

Shredded salt cod scrambled with eggs, thin fried potatoes, and onions.

#18

Jardineira

A rustic beef and mixed vegetable stew, simmered slowly until tender.

#19

Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa

Layered salt cod baked with potato, onion, and olives, a beloved Portuguese casserole.

#20

Polvo a Lagareiro

Roasted octopus drizzled generously with olive oil, served with smashed potatoes.

#21

Cozido a Portuguesa

A hearty boiled dinner of mixed meats, sausages, and vegetables, a Portuguese Sunday classic.

#22

Arroz Doce

A creamy Portuguese rice pudding, flavored with lemon zest and dusted with cinnamon.

#23

Bifana

A simple sandwich of thin, marinated pork slices cooked in a garlicky sauce, served in a crusty roll.

#24

Alheira

A smoked sausage made from a mix of meats and bread, typically pan-fried and served with a fried egg.

#25

Leitao

Whole roast suckling pig with crackling skin, a specialty of the Bairrada region.

#26

Migas Portuguesas

Bread soaked in broth and pan-fried with garlic, a rustic Portuguese peasant dish.

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