Bacalhau à Brás
Shredded cod, straw potatoes, creamy eggs, onion, and olives in one of the most beloved dishes in Portugal.
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Salty Portuguese Dishes
Salty Portuguese recipes organized by category, occasion, and preparation style.
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Salty Portuguese dishes go far beyond cod, although it is an important protagonist. Soups, meats, fish, rice dishes, snacks, and sides form a rich table cuisine heavily marked by olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, bread, and vegetables.
This page helps navigate this repertoire. It organizes salty recipes by use: lunch, dinner, snack, oven, spoon dish, or side.
For those cooking in Brazil, the related guides help choose honest substitutions without overly altering the recipes.
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Cod, fish, and seafood
Sea dishes for special lunches, snacks, or oven recipes.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
A classic dish of cod in flakes, potatoes, onion, boiled eggs, olive oil, and olives.
Cod · Porto and NorthBacalhau com natas
Creamy baked cod with potatoes, onion, and cream, ideal for a comforting meal.
Cod · National / family cookingBacalhau à lagareiro
Cod steaks roasted with smashed potatoes, garlic, and plenty of olive oil.
Cod · Beiras / NationalBacalhau com broa
Baked cod covered with crumbled cornbread, garlic, olive oil, and herbs.
Cod · Minho / NorthPolvo à lagareiro
Tender octopus roasted with smashed potatoes, garlic, and abundant olive oil.
Fish and seafood · National / BeirasArroz de polvo
Octopus rice with a rich broth, tomato, onion, and herbs.
Fish and seafood · NationalAmêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Clams opened in olive oil with garlic, coriander, lemon, and fragrant sauce.
Fish and seafood · Lisbon / NationalArroz de marisco
Brothy rice with shrimp, mussels, squid, and seafood broth.
Fish and seafood · Portuguese coastCataplana de marisco
Seafood cooked in a closed pot with tomato, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and white wine.
Fish and seafood · AlgarveCaldeirada de peixe
Portuguese fish stew with layers of potatoes, tomato, bell pepper, and olive oil.
Fish and seafood · Portuguese coastEditorial cluster
Soups, broths, and spoon dishes
Comforting recipes, often made with bread, vegetables, fish, or meats.
Caldo verde
Portuguese soup made with potatoes, finely chopped kale, olive oil, and slices of chorizo.
Soups and broths · Minho / NorthAçorda alentejana
Bread soup with garlic, coriander, olive oil, and egg, deeply linked to Alentejo.
Soups and broths · AlentejoSopa da pedra
Hearty soup with beans, meats, sausages, and vegetables, famous for the tradition of Almeirim.
Soups and broths · Ribatejo / AlmeirimCanja à portuguesa
Chicken broth with rice or small pasta, simple, comforting, and family-friendly.
Soups and broths · NationalSopa de cação
Alentejo fish soup with coriander, garlic, bread, and vinegar broth.
Soups and broths · AlentejoSopa de tomate alentejana
Tomato soup with bread and egg, simple, aromatic, and closely linked to rural cooking.
Soups and broths · AlentejoSopa de legumes à portuguesa
Homemade vegetable soup with olive oil and greens, simple, nutritious, and very present in Portuguese homes.
Soups and broths · NationalSopa de feijão com couve
Thick soup of beans, kale, potatoes, and olive oil, with a home-cooked flavor.
Soups and broths · National / NorthSopa de grão com espinafres
Chickpeas, spinach, and olive oil in a creamy, simple, and comforting Portuguese soup.
Soups and broths · NationalErvilhas com ovos escalfados
Peas cooked in tomato sauce, onion, and sausage, topped with poached eggs.
Soups and broths · NationalEditorial cluster
Meats and oven dishes
Rice dishes, roasts, sausages, and regional recipes with intense flavor.
Cozido à portuguesa
Abundant dish of meats, sausages, vegetables, and broth, served on a generous platter.
Meats and oven dishes · NationalArroz de pato
Baked rice made with shredded duck, rich broth, and slices of chorizo.
Meats and oven dishes · National / NorthCarne de porco à alentejana
Marinated pork, fried and served with clams, potatoes, and coriander.
Meats and oven dishes · Alentejo / AlgarveLeitão à Bairrada
Roasted suckling pig with crispy skin, garlic, and pepper seasoning, inspired by the Bairrada tradition.
Meats and oven dishes · BairradaAlheira com grelos
Golden alheira served with greens or sautéed cabbage, potatoes, and egg.
Meats and oven dishes · Trás-os-MontesCabrito assado
Marinated kid with wine, garlic, bay leaves, and slowly roasted with potatoes.
Meats and oven dishes · Beiras / NorthFeijoada à transmontana
Robust Portuguese feijoada with beans, pork meats, sausages, and cabbage.
Meats and oven dishes · Trás-os-MontesFrancesinha
Porto sandwich filled with meats, topped with cheese and hot sauce.
Meats and oven dishes · PortoEnsopado de borrego
Lamb slowly cooked with wine, herbs, and bread, in a deeply flavored Alentejo preparation.
Meats and oven dishes · AlentejoRancho à portuguesa
Hearty dish with chickpeas, pasta, meats, and sausages, made for a rich table.
Meats and oven dishes · North / Trás-os-MontesEditorial cluster
Starters, snacks, and sides
To set a complete Portuguese table, starters and sides make a difference.
Peixinhos da horta
Green beans wrapped in light batter and fried until golden.
Starters and snacks · NationalPica-pau
Strips of meat sautéed with garlic, sauce, pickles, and olives.
Starters and snacks · Portuguese tascasMoelas à portuguesa
Gizzards slowly cooked in tomato sauce, wine, garlic, and bay leaves.
Starters and snacks · National / tascasTábua portuguesa de queijos e enchidos
Selection of cheeses, sausages, bread, olives, and jams to share.
Starters and snacks · NationalPão com chouriço
Rustic bread stuffed with chorizo, baked until fragrant.
Starters and snacks · National / fairsFeijão-frade com atum e ovo
Simple Portuguese salad of black-eyed peas, tuna, egg, onion, and olive oil.
Starters and snacks · NationalSalada de polvo
Cooked octopus served cold with onion, olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
Starters and snacks · Portuguese coastOvos verdes
Eggs stuffed with yolk, parsley, and seasonings, breaded and fried.
Starters and snacks · NationalBatatas a murro
Small boiled potatoes, lightly smashed and browned with olive oil and garlic.
Starters and snacks · NationalArroz de tomate
Moist rice with tomato, onion, garlic, and olive oil, a classic side for fish.
Starters and snacks · NationalArroz de grelos
Portuguese rice with greens, garlic, and olive oil, served as a side for meats and fish.
Starters and snacks · North / NationalEsparregado
Savory cream of spinach or turnip tops with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of vinegar.
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