Bitoque Recipe (Portuguese-Style Steak with Egg)
Bitoque is a Portuguese steak dish topped with a fried egg and signature pan-sauce made of wine, garlic and butter. Fried potatoes and white rice are served on the side.
If you love bitoque you absolutely have to try my recipe for Carne de Porco à Alentejana which is a Portuguese dish made of pork, fried potatoes and clams.
You may recognize the dish above as ‘Bife a Portuguesa‘, which is the name used for this specific presentation of Bitoque. In Portuguese, bitoque simply refers to a dish consisting of a lean steak, fried potatoes and a fried egg.
How to pronounce bitoque
In Portugal and some of the northern islands of Cape Verde, bitoque is pronounced bee-tok. Other Cape Verdean islands pronounce it bee-tok-ee.
What cut of of meat should I use to make bitoque?
For bitoque, you’ll want to select a thin cut of steak that cooks quickly, like sirloin or a New York strip. Ribeye is another suitable alternative. Prepare the steak to your desired level of doneness. My recommendation is medium or medium-rare.
Bitoque Recipe (Portuguese-Style Steak with Egg)
Bitoque is a Portuguese steak dish topped with a fried egg and signature pan-sauce made of wine, garlic and butter. Fried potatoes and white rice are served on the side.
If you love bitoque you absolutely have to try my recipe for Carne de Porco à Alentejana which is a Portuguese dish made of pork, fried potatoes and clams.
You may recognize the dish above as ‘Bife a Portuguesa‘, which is the name used for this specific presentation of Bitoque. In Portuguese, bitoque simply refers to a dish consisting of a lean steak, fried potatoes and a fried egg.
How to pronounce bitoque
In Portugal and some of the northern islands of Cape Verde, bitoque is pronounced bee-tok. Other Cape Verdean islands pronounce it bee-tok-ee.
What cut of of meat should I use to make bitoque?
For bitoque, you’ll want to select a thin cut of steak that cooks quickly, like sirloin or a New York strip. Ribeye is another suitable alternative. Prepare the steak to your desired level of doneness. My recommendation is medium or medium-rare.
Bitoque Ingredients – (see recipe card below for exact measurements)
- 2 thin-cut steaks (sirloin or New York strip steaks are great choices)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Minced or sliced garlic
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Cornstarch
- Red or Madeira wine
- Salted butter
- ½ cup water
- Fresh cilantro
- Garnish: black Portuguese olives (optional)
- Accompaniments: white rice and fried potatoes
Bitoque Recipe (Portuguese-Style Steak with Egg)
Bitoque is a Portuguese steak dish topped with a fried egg and signature pan-sauce made of wine, garlic and butter. Fried potatoes and white rice are served on the side.
If you love bitoque you absolutely have to try my recipe for Carne de Porco à Alentejana which is a Portuguese dish made of pork, fried potatoes and clams.
You may recognize the dish above as ‘Bife a Portuguesa‘, which is the name used for this specific presentation of Bitoque. In Portuguese, bitoque simply refers to a dish consisting of a lean steak, fried potatoes and a fried egg.
How to pronounce bitoque
In Portugal and some of the northern islands of Cape Verde, bitoque is pronounced bee-tok. Other Cape Verdean islands pronounce it bee-tok-ee.
What cut of of meat should I use to make bitoque?
For bitoque, you’ll want to select a thin cut of steak that cooks quickly, like sirloin or a New York strip. Ribeye is another suitable alternative. Prepare the steak to your desired level of doneness. My recommendation is medium or medium-rare.
Bitoque Recipe (Portuguese-Style Steak with Egg)
Bitoque is a Portuguese steak dish topped with a fried egg and signature pan-sauce made of wine, garlic and butter. Fried potatoes and white rice are served on the side.
If you love bitoque you absolutely have to try my recipe for Carne de Porco à Alentejana which is a Portuguese dish made of pork, fried potatoes and clams.
You may recognize the dish above as ‘Bife a Portuguesa‘, which is the name used for this specific presentation of Bitoque. In Portuguese, bitoque simply refers to a dish consisting of a lean steak, fried potatoes and a fried egg.
How to pronounce bitoque
In Portugal and some of the northern islands of Cape Verde, bitoque is pronounced bee-tok. Other Cape Verdean islands pronounce it bee-tok-ee.
What cut of of meat should I use to make bitoque?
For bitoque, you’ll want to select a thin cut of steak that cooks quickly, like sirloin or a New York strip. Ribeye is another suitable alternative. Prepare the steak to your desired level of doneness. My recommendation is medium or medium-rare.
Bitoque Ingredients – (see recipe card below for exact measurements)
- 2 thin-cut steaks (sirloin or New York strip steaks are great choices)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Minced or sliced garlic
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Cornstarch
- Red or Madeira wine
- Salted butter
- ½ cup water
- Fresh cilantro
- Garnish: black Portuguese olives (optional)
- Accompaniments: white rice and fried potatoes
