Cuisine in Portugal

Bacalhau à Brás

A national dish of shredded salt cod mixed with shredded potatoes and eggs

• Region: Originated in Lisbon
• Main ingredients: Salt cod, Eggs, Potatoes, Onions, Olives

Caldo Verde

A household staple soup of potato potage with added kale

• Region: Northern Minho
• Main ingredients: Potatoes, Kale, Chorizo, Olive oil

Cozido à Portuguesa

A country-style stew of pork, beef, sausages, and vegetables slow-cooked for hours

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Pork, Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Rice

Sardinha Assada

The star of summer festivals, charcoal-grilled sardines eaten with bread

• Region: Coastal areas
• Main ingredients: Sardines, Salt, Olive oil

Francesinha

A Porto specialty sandwich with ham and sausage covered in cheese and gravy

• Region: Porto
• Main ingredients: Bread, Beef, Ham, Cheese, Tomato beer sauce

Cataplana

An Algarve fisherman's dish steaming seafood in a clam-shaped pot

• Region: Algarve
• Main ingredients: Clams, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Coriander

Feijoada à Transmontana

A hearty mountain stew of beans and smoked meat

• Region: Trás-os-Montes
• Main ingredients: White beans, Pig ears, Sausages

Prego

A light meal of garlic beef steak sautéed in butter and served in bread

• Region: Madeira Islands
• Main ingredients: Beef, Garlic, Bread

Pastel de Nata

An egg tart with custard baked in crispy pastry

• Region: Lisbon-Belém
• Main ingredients: Egg yolks, Sugar, Milk, Puff pastry

Arroz Doce

A sweet rice pudding flavored with cinnamon

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Rice, Milk, Egg yolks, Cinnamon