Portuguese Cuisine Recipes


Portuguese cuisine is famous for its fish and meat salads, delicious pastries, port wine, and chocolate and coffee desserts. Learning how to prepare them is easy, following our photo recipes, which are presented as step-by-step instructions.

You'll learn about traditional Portuguese dishes and how to add variety to them. Professional chefs will share their skills for preparing popular Portuguese dishes at home. This will significantly diversify your menu, as Portuguese cuisine has a distinctive and delicious flavor.

Chicken soup from different cuisines of the world
Chicken soup from different cuisines of the world
Caldo verdi with chicken
220 kcal
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Chorizo ​​sausage, broth, sweet onion, chicken thighs, garlic, bay leaf, potatoes, kale...

Caldo verdi is a traditional Portuguese soup, often prepared for holidays and weddings. Its recipe...

Cheese Fondue with Pimento Peppers
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4 - 6
Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, pimento pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, pickled cucumber...

This fondue is made with a mixture of cheddar and cream cheese, mayonnaise, and heavy cream. The sauce is smooth and creamy,...

Portuguese sweet bread
Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
yeast dough, bread flour, dry milk, lemon essence, eggs...

This traditional Portuguese sweet bread has a rich, dark crust, a fluffy white crumb, a slightly sweet flavor, and...

Portuguese Easter Bread
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 7 pull-apart buns
yeast dough, premium flour, eggs, milk...

The Portuguese holiday bread Folar de Páscoa translates as "Easter gift." Traditionally, godparents would give this cake, with...

Homemade Portuguese Lingwika Sausage
Time: 5 hours
Ground pork, lard, black pepper, ground cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika, dry milk, red wine, pork casings...

Linguica (Portuguese: linguiça) is a traditional Portuguese pork sausage with a distinct garlic and paprika flavor. Originating from the Azores...

Stew with vegetables and minced sausage
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8
minced pork, bell pepper, potatoes, carrots, red wine, white bread, onion, garlic, bay leaf, parsley...

A detailed recipe for this Portuguese dish, complete with photos.

Portuguese Crab Meat Rissoli
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 36 pcs.
Crab meat, puff pastry, jalapeño pepper, red pepper flakes, onion, garlic, aioli sauce, parsley, cilantro...

A detailed recipe for this Portuguese dish, complete with photos.

Gingerbread cake
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Premium flour, biscuit dough, milk, eggs, cinnamon, ground ginger, candied fruit, cloves, nutmeg, red wine, syrup, molasses...

This authentic cake, with the addition of spicy spices like cinnamon and ground ginger, and a touch of cloves, has a dense texture similar to...

Warm salad with rice and cod
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8
Cod, long-grain rice, peas, eggs, olives, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, lemon juice, green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley...

A detailed recipe for this Portuguese dish, complete with photos.

Jamie Oliver's Chocolate Cream Tartlets
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 8 baskets
Milk, cream, eggs, puff pastry, cream, chocolate, allspice, cinnamon, orange zest, cocoa...

Jamie Oliver's detailed recipe for chocolate cream tartlets.

Portuguese rice pudding
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Arborio rice, round grain rice, milk, lemon zest, brown sugar, cinnamon, port wine, currants...

Portuguese rice pudding is cooked entirely on the stovetop, like risotto. Traditionally, to thicken and enhance the flavor,...

Thick custard with candied fruits
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Milk, cream, eggs, oranges, lemon, grapefruit, candied fruit, starch...

A detailed recipe for making thick custard with candied fruit....

Portuguese-style marinated fish
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Cod, Orange juice, Apple cider vinegar, Bell pepper, Bay leaf, Red pepper flakes, Mustard seed, Paprika, Ground cayenne pepper, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Oregano, Thyme, Cajun seasoning, Cilantro, Oranges...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese-style marinated fish.

Portuguese sponge cookies
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 20 pcs.
premium flour, biscuit dough, eggs...

Detailed recipe for preparing the dish - Portuguese sponge cookies.

Cod and potato ravioli with Portuguese tomato sauce
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: average
Servings: 4
Cod, potatoes, plum tomatoes, wonton dough, olives, milk, eggs, bell peppers, celery, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, thyme, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white wine, parsley...

A detailed recipe for the dish - Ravioli with cod and potatoes with Portuguese tomato sauce.

Simple soup with fried dumplings
Time: 55 min.
potatoes, ham, parmesan cheese, carrots, peas, eggs, nutmeg, gnocchi, parsley...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Simple soup with fried dumplings.

Portuguese Easter Bread
Time:
eggs, milk, yeast dough, lemon zest, lard...

A detailed recipe for making homemade bread with photos....

Pan-fried clams in tomato sauce "Almeijoas Na Cataplana"
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4 - 6
Clams, chorizo ​​sausage, ham, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, white bread, parsley...

In Portugal, a cataplana is a metal pan that looks like a large shell with a hinged lid. The lid...

Portuguese tomato soup with sausage
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Tomatoes, chorizo ​​sausage, bacon, red onion, Cajun seasoning, garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, cilantro...

Detailed recipe for Portuguese tomato soup with sausage.

Baked pork tenderloin with herbs
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
pork, garlic, mint, cilantro...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Baked pork tenderloin with herbs.

Portuguese-Style Grilled Stuffed Lobster
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 4 stuffed lobsters
lobster, panko breadcrumbs, lemon juice, chives, garlic, parsley...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese-style grilled stuffed lobsters.

Portuguese Choux Flan with Port Wine
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8 - 10
eggs, cream, caramel, vanilla bean, port...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese choux flan with port wine.

Portuguese Chicken Soup
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4 - 6
Rice noodles, chicken, celery, onion, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, mint...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese Chicken Soup.

Breaded fried meatballs with Portuguese tomato sauce
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: easily
Ground veal, tomatoes, tomato paste, olives, anchovies, eggs, sour milk, breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, parsley, cilantro...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Meatballs, fried in breadcrumbs with Portuguese tomato sauce.

Portuguese hamburger with pineapple
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 4 hamburgers
Ground beef, hamburger buns, Maasdam cheese, aioli sauce, chorizo ​​sausage, orange juice, red wine, tomato sauce, garlic, mayonnaise, cilantro, pineapple...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese hamburger with pineapple.

Tuna steak with french fries
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Tuna, French fries, olives, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, flaked sea salt, bay leaf, parsley...

Detailed recipe for preparing the dish - Tuna steak with French fries.

Portuguese stew with fish and seafood
Time:
Servings: 4 - 6
Yellow potatoes, kale, clams, bass, cod, onion, garlic, chorizo ​​sausage, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, white bread, parsley...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese stew with fish and seafood.

Salted cod croquettes "Pasteis De Bacalhau"
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cod, potatoes, onions, garlic, eggs, milk, flaked sea salt, parsley, cilantro, lemon...

Detailed recipe for preparing the dish - Salted cod croquettes "Pasteis De Bacalhau".

Yeast bread
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 5 - 7
flour, yeast dough, lemon juice, eggs, milk...

A detailed recipe for making homemade bread with photos....

Portuguese-style braised cod with potatoes
598 kcal
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Cod, chorizo ​​sausage, kale, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomatoes, chickpeas, nutmeg, thyme, paprika, fish seasoning, white bread, parsley...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese-style braised cod with potatoes.

Smoked Linguica Cutlets, Portuguese Style
Time: 2 hours
Ground pork, garlic, white peppercorns, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes, wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, paprika...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Smoked cutlets "Linguica" in Portuguese.

Sardine Tapas Sandwich with Salad
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2 as an appetizer
Potatoes, sweet peppers, flaked sea salt, wine vinegar, salsa sauce, onions, white peppercorns, garlic...

A detailed recipe for making a warm salad with photos...

Portuguese bean stew with sausages
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8 - 10
Red beans, white beans, bacon, chorizo ​​sausage, potatoes, bell peppers, celery, onions, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, honey...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese bean stew with sausages.

White beans stewed with smoked meats, Portuguese style
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8
White beans, bacon, chorizo ​​sausage, onion, garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, paprika...

A detailed recipe for cooking the dish - White beans stewed with smoked meats, Portuguese style.

Fisherman's stew with kale, chickpeas, and shrimp
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Kale, chorizo, potatoes, chili peppers, chickpeas, tomatoes, shrimp, carrots, onions, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, nutmeg, white bread, garlic...

A detailed recipe for the dish - Fisherman's stew with kale, chickpeas and shrimp.

Portuguese Chicken and Potato Stew
Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken thighs, chorizo ​​sausage, yellow potatoes, celery, chili pepper, tomatoes, paprika, thyme, onion, garlic, bay leaf, sherry, lemon zest, white bread, parsley...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese-style chicken and potato stew.

Fried hake with tomato sauce
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Fish fillet, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, white wine, corn flour, olives...

Silver hake, also known as whiting in some regions, is a worthy member of the cod family, which is legally...

Portuguese Kale Soup
Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Ground turkey, kale, long-grain rice, carrots, onions, garlic, marjoram...

Detailed recipe for Portuguese kale soup.

Portuguese green soup "Caldo Verde"
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8
yellow potatoes, chorizo ​​sausage, kale, onion, garlic...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese green soup "Caldo Verde".

Boiled rice with tomatoes, Portuguese style
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8
Long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, parsley, cilantro...

Detailed recipe for cooking the dish - Boiled rice with tomatoes, Portuguese style.

Portuguese fish stew
354 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Perch, bell pepper, tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, onion, white bread, garlic, cilantro...

Detailed recipe for the dish - Portuguese Fish Stew.

Grilled chicken in Piri piri marinade
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 20
chicken, chili pepper, serrano pepper, lemon juice, wine vinegar, garlic, paprika, parsley...

Detailed recipe for cooking the dish - Grilled chicken in Piri Piri marinade.

Portuguese Chickpea and Kale Soup
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, chorizo, kale, onion, garlic, bay leaf, toast...

This recipe is a quick version of a wonderful soup I made in a Portuguese settlement in New England (Mystic, NY).

Portuguese Chicken Soup with Lemon and Mint
347 kcal
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Chicken, rice, celery, mint, red pepper flakes, chili pepper, ground cayenne pepper, lemon, garlic, parsley, onion...

A recipe for chicken soup with rice and celery, made with a clear broth, lemon, and mint. Prepared Portuguese-style...



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