Portugal’s gastronomic traditions might not be as well-known or well-celebrated as some of its European neighbors’, but there are plenty of delicious local foods to try in this Iberian nation.
Cod has been a key part of the Portuguese diet for hundreds of years, with its fish being prepared in all kinds of different ways. What are some of the cod dishes you must try the next time you’re in Lisbon or Porto? Check these out!
Bolinhos de Bacalhau
Everything tastes better fried, doesn’t it? Cod is prepared in this way in the dish “bolinhos de bacalhau”, which consists of a cod fritter that has been prepared along with eggs, parsley, and onions. This is a favorite both as a snack and as a pre-meal appetizer.
Bacalhau à Bras
Salted cod is the most common way that the fish is purchased in Portugal, and it is later re-hydrated before cooking. This is the base of bacalhau à bras, a dish in which shredded cod is bound with scrambled eggs and fried potatoes to make a filling and tasty meal.
Bacalhau à Minhota
The northern Portuguese region of Minho is the home of bacalhau à minhota. In cities here such as Braga and Viana do Castelo, cod is traditionally prepared by baking it and then topping it with fried red and green peppers.
