2. Caldo Verde soup (one of the healthier Portuguese foods to try)
Caldo Verde means “green broth.” It gets its name from the thinly sliced pieces of green kale, one of the main ingredients. Mixed in with the kale are mashed potato and garlicky chorizo sausage for a healthy and hearty meal.
Although there is some variation in spices and preparation methods throughout the country, the basics of the soup remain the same.
It’s a great Portuguese food to try, especially if you’re visiting Portugal during winter and looking for something to warm you up on a colder, windy day.
3. Sardinhas Assadas
Sardinhas assadas are ubiquitous in Portugal, and no trip to Portugal would be complete without sampling this grilled sardine! This ultimate Portuguese snack and comfort food can be found throughout the country, particularly along the coast, where the sardines are freshly caught.
Roasted whole over an open fire, the sardines take on a smoky, crisp flavor on the outside and offer succulent white meat on the inside. Locals eat the sardines whole by holding on to the head and tail and biting into the side to avoid the bones.
Every year, the Feast of St. Anthony (the patron saint of Lisbon) celebration takes place in June. This holiday is also called “the Sardine Festival” due to the plethora of roasted sardines available from street vendors on every corner in the city.
Head to the historic Alfama district and you’ll be greeted with festive music, dancing, lots of beer and not to mention the grills lining the streets as festival-goers devour grilled sardines by the bucket!
2. Caldo Verde soup (one of the healthier Portuguese foods to try)
Caldo Verde means “green broth.” It gets its name from the thinly sliced pieces of green kale, one of the main ingredients. Mixed in with the kale are mashed potato and garlicky chorizo sausage for a healthy and hearty meal.
Although there is some variation in spices and preparation methods throughout the country, the basics of the soup remain the same.
It’s a great Portuguese food to try, especially if you’re visiting Portugal during winter and looking for something to warm you up on a colder, windy day.
3. Sardinhas Assadas
Sardinhas assadas are ubiquitous in Portugal, and no trip to Portugal would be complete without sampling this grilled sardine! This ultimate Portuguese snack and comfort food can be found throughout the country, particularly along the coast, where the sardines are freshly caught.
Roasted whole over an open fire, the sardines take on a smoky, crisp flavor on the outside and offer succulent white meat on the inside. Locals eat the sardines whole by holding on to the head and tail and biting into the side to avoid the bones.
Every year, the Feast of St. Anthony (the patron saint of Lisbon) celebration takes place in June. This holiday is also called “the Sardine Festival” due to the plethora of roasted sardines available from street vendors on every corner in the city.
Head to the historic Alfama district and you’ll be greeted with festive music, dancing, lots of beer and not to mention the grills lining the streets as festival-goers devour grilled sardines by the bucket!
