Portuguese food is both unique and diverse. There is something for every palate on the menu, with offerings for seafood fans and meat lovers.
Portuguese cuisine is full of bold flavors. Many Portuguese recipes call for potatoes, garlic, onions and rice.
If you don’t have a trip to Portugal in the books, no worries. Portuguese food is made in restaurants and bakeries all around the United States.
If you’re feeling up to the task, you can also create popular Portuguese dishes right in your own kitchen.
Below are a few popular bites to try.
- Bacalhau à brás (salted cod)
- Polvo à Lagareiro (octopus with olive oil and potatoes)
- Arroz de pato (duck rice)
- Sardinhas assadas (grilled sardines)
- Cataplana de marisco (seafood stew)
- Pastel de nata (custard tart)
1. Bacalhau à brás (salted cod)
In this dish, the octopus is baked with olive oil and plenty of garlic, served with smashed, seasoned potatoes on the side.
3. Arroz de pato (duck rice)
Arroz de pato, or duck rice, is another dish made with few ingredients but is still packed with flavor.
The shredded duck in this dish is served over rice alongside Chouriço, Portuguese sausage.
When making this dish at home, don’t dump the stock from the duck. You can use it to add flavor to your rice.
Arroz de pato is typically served on special occasions like Sunday dinner or holidays like Christmas and New Year’s.
4. Sardinhas assadas (grilled sardines)
Sardinhas assadas, grilled sardines, may look a bit intimidating to first-timers, but it’s a beloved Portuguese dish.
The dish can be found in Portugal year round, but it is especially popular in Lisbon during the Feast of St. Anthony, Food & Wine notes.
The sardines are grilled after being marinaded in olive oil, lemon, garlic and other seasonings.
The grilled sardines are often served on a piece of toasted bread.
5. Cataplana de marisco (seafood stew)
If you love seafood, this dish is packed with it.
This stew is made with an abundance of seafood, including fresh fish, clams and shrimp.
White wine, olive oil, potatoes, onion, garlic and tomatoes are other prominent ingredients in the popular dish.
6. Pastel de nata (custard tart)
Closing out the list is a delicious sweet treat.
This pastry has a flaky outside with a sweet custard in the center.
The custard is made using milk, cornstarch, vanilla bean, sugar and egg yolks, according to All Recipes.
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A sprinkle of cinnamon often tops the pastry, and it is commonly paired with a cup of coffee.
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