30 Authentic Portuguese Recipes
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- 07 Jul 2022
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These dishes will give you a mouthwatering tour of Portugal in the comfort of your home.
Sure, its neighbors – France, Spain, and Italy have much more renowned cuisines, but the Portuguese also have a myriad of foods deserving of the spotlight.
From savory dishes to sweet confections to refreshing beverages, these Portuguese recipes will have you burping with satisfaction.
Are your weeknight dinners getting a little too repetitive? Break that boring routine by giving these meals a try!
They’ll surely add joy to your usual lunch and dinner.
1. Portuguese Tomato Rice
Tomato rice is a staple in Portuguese households, but it is most popular in the South-Central areas of the country where fresh tomatoes are abundant.
The dish is not just a simple combination of rice and tomatoes, though.
Rather, it’s a medley of flavorful and aromatic ingredients, from sauteed onions and garlic to bacon and broth.
Together with the rice and tomatoes, it’s a hearty, savory, and refreshing entree that tastes well with sausage, chicken, or pork.
2. Portuguese Kale, Tomato, and Sausage Soup (Caldo Verde)
Caldo verde is the Portuguese version of comfort food. The soup is brimming with flavor from potatoes, greens, and sausage.
The dish originates from Northern Portugal and is eaten most often during winter for a warm and soothing meal.
What makes this soup extra iconic is its green hue caused by dark green cabbage.
This ingredient is hard to find, but you can still recreate this soup by using collard greens or kale instead.
3. Shrimp Mozambique in Garlic Based Sauce
Don’t be confused by this dish’s name. Mozambique is located in Africa, but shrimp Mozambique is authentically Portuguese.
In this dish, sweet and plump shrimp is coated in a garlic-based sauce with saffron.
Pair this dish with a side of rice or French fries, and you’ll have a satisfying meal.
It may sound complicated, but this seafood delight actually comes together in just 30 minutes.
4. Azores Beef Stew With Potatoes (Molha de Carne)
Molha de carne is a hearty and flavorful soup loaded with not just beef but potatoes as well.
Apart from its rich, savory flavor, this stew also makes your kitchen extra-fragrant. One whiff of this stew will get you mesmerized!
The thick stew is so delectable, it’s best eaten with bread. Dunk your favorite bread into the broth and devour it!
5. Portuguese Fish Stew (Caldeirada)
Caldeirada is a light stew with fish or shellfish as its main protein.
Also loaded with bell pepper, potatoes, and onions, this stew is healthy, hearty, and a complete meal in itself.
The great thing about this dish is that it’s easily customizable. You’re free to use whatever seafood you prefer – salmon, cod, sea bass, haddock – you name it!
You can even use shellfish such as clams and mussels as well. Read More…
