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Pão de Ló

In every Portuguese family, there’s a cake that comes out of the oven like a little sun: the pão de ló. Golden, airy, soft, it always announces something joyful. It’s the cake of dressed-up Sundays, overfilled tables, and aunts who hug you too tightly while saying how much you’ve grown.

Pastéis de Bacalhau

There are dishes that smell like holidays and grandma’s kitchen. Pastéis de bacalhau are exactly that. These little golden cod croquettes, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, are at once an appetiser, a madeleine of Proust, and proof that Portugal has completely mastered the art of frying.

How to make a fish cataplana at home ?

I don’t know about you, but for me, just hearing the word cataplana already brings to mind the sound of the lid lifting, the steam escaping, and that blend of garlic, white wine and sea air filling the kitchen. A Portuguese dish full of sunshine, humour and conviviality, but also (let’s admit it) a little technical challenge when you want to reproduce it at home ! (unless, of course, you’ve had a bit of practice !)

The secret of arroz de pato (duck rice)

Ah, arroz de pato… Just thinking about it makes me hungry ! This dish is the very definition of Portuguese comfort food, the kind that fills the house with rich aromas, warms the heart, and makes you forget bad weather (and sometimes even family arguments, yes really !).

Polvo à Lagareiro : the roasted octopus in olive oil that melts Portugal (and you too)

If there’s one dish that perfectly sums up the generosity and simplicity of Portuguese cuisine, it’s Polvo à Lagareiro ! This roasted octopus drenched in olive oil, served with crispy potatoes and perfumed with garlic, is like a bit of Portuguese sunshine on a plate. It’s that dish everyone loves : the one you order “just to taste”… and then refuse to share.

Feijoada à Portuguesa : THE ultimate Sunday family dish

If you’re looking for a meal that brings everyone together from the kids dragging their feet to the table to the grandparents checking their watches, look no further : Feijoada à Portuguesa is the secret weapon ! This hearty stew of beans cooked with a mix of meats, smoked sausages, and a touch of greens is the very definition of generous Portuguese cooking, “put everything on the table and help yourself.”

Arroz Doce : the cinnamon-kissed rice pudding that warms Portugal

This dessert may look simple and it is… but it’s exactly that simplicity that makes it so special. Arroz Doce, literally “sweet rice,” is a true institution of Portuguese cuisine : rice gently cooked in milk, infused with lemon zest and cinnamon, served during big celebrations or on a quiet winter Sunday when you just need a bit of comfort.

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