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.
Popular Portuguese cuisine includes grilled sardines and a custard treat. (Getty Images)
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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)
Bacalhau, or salted cod, is one of the…