If you like me and want to know a country through its food, this list is for you! Here are 8 must-try staples of Portuguese gastronomy.
Pastéis de Belém
The recipe for Lisbon’s Pastéis de Belém has been preserved intact since 1837. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love them. And if you haven’t, you’ll love them! It is undoubtedly a must-try!
Feijoada
Brazil made it famous, but the mountains of Trás-os-Montes gave birth to Feijoada a long, long time ago.
Francesinha
“Still hungry!” – said nobody ever after eating a Francesinha in Porto. The thing is that this “sandwich” full of extras is as exquisite as it is powerful. The sauce is to die for!
Ovos Moles
It is said that, originally, the Ovos Moles from Aveiro managed to heal the sick: a true miracle of a candy shop.
Açorda Alentejana
Don’t think you can’t prepare an exquisite soup with stale bread, garlic, egg, and cilantro… Try Alentejo’s Açorda – a humble origin with a gourmet flavor!
Cataplana
Passing through the Algarve and not eating a Cataplana of fish and shellfish is unforgivable. This dish which takes its name from the pot in which it is cooked even has a summer festival in its honor.
Cozido das Furnas
In the Açores, Cozido das Furnas is cooked inside a volcano. If you want to know where to eat it, look for the huge clouds of steam… and follow your nose!
Caldo Verde
A soup so popular throughout the country that even a well-known fast-food brand has included it in its menu.
