Portuguese Recipes

Bacalhau

Classics with bacalhau, olive oil, potatoes, eggs, broa, and oven: dishes that traverse homes, restaurants, and special dates in Portugal.

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Photo of Bacalhau à Brás - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à Brás

Shredded bacalhau, straw potatoes, creamy eggs, onion, and olives in one of the most beloved dishes in Portugal.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Lisboa / Nacional

Time: 40 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

A classic dish of bacalhau in flakes, potatoes, onion, boiled eggs, olive oil, and olives.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Porto e Norte

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau com natas - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau com natas

Creamy oven-baked bacalhau with potatoes, onion, and cream, ideal for a comforting meal.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha familiar

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à lagareiro - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à lagareiro

Pieces of bacalhau roasted with smashed potatoes, garlic, and plenty of olive oil.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Beiras / Nacional

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau com broa - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau com broa

Oven-baked bacalhau covered with crumbled broa, garlic, olive oil, and herbs.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Minho / Norte

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo

Oven-baked bacalhau with onion, mashed potatoes, and gratin mayonnaise.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Porto

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau espiritual - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau espiritual

Shredded bacalhau with carrot, bread or béchamel, creamy texture, and gratin topping.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Lisboa / cozinha de forno

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau cozido com todos - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau cozido com todos

Bacalhau served with potatoes, greens, eggs, chickpeas, or vegetables, very present on Christmas tables.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / Natal

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Pastéis de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Pastéis de bacalhau

Little cakes shaped with bacalhau, potato, eggs, and parsley, fried until golden.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Pataniscas de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Pataniscas de bacalhau

Bacalhau fritters in light batter, often served as a snack or with bean rice.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Lisboa / Estremadura

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Salada de bacalhau com grão - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Salada de bacalhau com grão

Cold or warm salad of shredded bacalhau, chickpeas, onion, eggs, and olive oil.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Arroz de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Arroz de bacalhau

Moist and aromatic rice with shredded bacalhau, tomato, bell pepper, and herbs.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau à Minhota - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à Minhota

Golden pieces of bacalhau with potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and olive oil.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Minho

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à moda do Porto - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à moda do Porto

Dish of bacalhau with potatoes, onion, eggs, and olive oil, inspired by Porto cuisine.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Porto

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau gratinado - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau gratinado

Creamy oven-baked bacalhau with vegetables, white sauce, and golden topping.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha de forno

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau com espinafres - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau com espinafres

Oven-baked bacalhau with spinach, potato, or puree, and aromatic olive oil.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à Conde da Guarda - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à Conde da Guarda

Shredded bacalhau with potato, onion, and cream, baked until golden.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Beiras / Guarda

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à espanhola em versão portuguesa - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à espanhola em versão portuguesa

Bacalhau with tomato, bell peppers, onion, potato, and olive oil, in a Portuguese reading of Iberian inspiration.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / influência ibérica

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Açorda de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Açorda de bacalhau

Bread, bacalhau, garlic, coriander, and olive oil in a moist and aromatic Portuguese dish.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Alentejo / Nacional

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Empadão de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Empadão de bacalhau

Potato puree pie with creamy bacalhau filling.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à Narcisa - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à Narcisa

Baking dish with bacalhau, potato, onion, and eggs — a generous table of Lisbon tradition.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Lisboa / Nacional

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau no forno - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau no forno

Roasted pieces with potato, onion, and generous olive oil — simplicity that defines Portuguese cuisine.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha de forno

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau à portuguesa - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à portuguesa

Pieces with potato, poached egg, onion, and olives — a classic reading of the Portuguese table.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau com pimentos - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau com pimentos

Roasted bell peppers with pieces of bacalhau — color, sweetness, and generous olive oil in the oven.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha de forno

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Croquetes de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Croquetes de bacalhau

Creamy croquettes breaded — an elegant snack to share at the table.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Lisboa / Nacional

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Iscas de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Iscas de bacalhau

Stir-fried or fried strips with garlic and olive oil — a quick snack to share.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / tascas

Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Tostas de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Tostas de bacalhau

Toasted bread with shredded bacalhau and olive oil — a simple and flavorful snack.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 25 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Migas com bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Migas com bacalhau

Breadcrumbs with pieces of bacalhau — rustic tradition from the Portuguese interior.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Alentejo / Beiras

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau com couve - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau com couve

Portuguese cabbage with pieces and potato — a simple and comforting winter dish.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Minho / Norte

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Ensopado de bacalhau - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Ensopado de bacalhau

Slow cooker with potato and onion — comforting bacalhau broth.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha familiar

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau guisado - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau guisado

Stew with vegetables and olive oil — home cooking, calm and deep flavor.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau de cebolada - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau de cebolada

Sautéed onions with pieces or flakes — quick preparation and classic flavor of the Portuguese table.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha de panela

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau desfiado com ovos - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau desfiado com ovos

Scrambled or poached eggs with pieces of bacalhau — simplicity that defines everyday cooking.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional

Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau à moda de Braga - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à moda de Braga

Braga variation in a dish — potato, onion, and generous olive oil from Minho.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Minho / Braga

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à transmontana - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à transmontana

Interior and abundant table — potato, onion, and flakes with Transmontano olive oil.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Trás-os-Montes

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à alentejana - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à alentejana

Olive oil, garlic, and vegetables from Alentejo — published variation with complete editorial preparation.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Alentejo

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à moda dos Açores - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à moda dos Açores

Açorian influences — potato, onion, and island spices with flakes of bacalhau.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Açores

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à moda da Madeira - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à moda da Madeira

Madeiran variation — potato, vegetables, and generous olive oil with flakes.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Madeira

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau à algarvia - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau à algarvia

Southern coast and Mediterranean spices — tomato, onion, and olive oil with flakes of bacalhau.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Algarve

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau com feijão-frade - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau com feijão-frade

Feijão-frade with shredded bacalhau and olive oil — a typical combination from the Portuguese coast.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Litoral / Nacional

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bacalhau desfiado com azeite - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau desfiado com azeite

Flakes seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs — simplicity that defines Portuguese cuisine.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / mesa de tasca

Time: 35 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Salada de bacalhau com pimentos - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Salada de bacalhau com pimentos

Roasted bell peppers with pieces of bacalhau — color and sweetness in the cold dish.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha de verão

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau frio com batatas - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau frio com batatas

Boiled potato and bacalhau — summer table or well-utilized leftovers.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / cozinha caseira

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bacalhau com azeitonas - traditional Portuguese recipe Recipe published

Bacalhau com azeitonas

Black or green olives with flakes — classic salty contrast.

Category: Bacalhau

Region: Nacional / mesa de tasca

Time: 35 min

Difficulty: Easy

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