1. Bacalhau
The bacalhau – fresh cod not to be confused with the salted and dried cod – is a staple in Portugal’s cuisine. You will find the fish in many restaurants, whether you dine at a traditional Portuguese restaurant or fine dining. Some of the most common ways you will see bacalhau cooked are Bacalhau à Brás, Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, Bacalhau com Broa, and many more. There are over a thousand ways to cook bacalhau, but no matter how it’s prepared, it is often served with a side of salad and or potatoes. Delicious!
2. Pastéis de bacalhau
Speaking of a thousand ways to make bacalhau, another very popular form is pastéis de bacalhau – also called bolinhos de bacalhau if you are in the north of Portugal. It is made of a mixture of potato and codfish, shaped like a ball, and fried. You will find it in many traditional restaurants as an appetizer, but also as a snack. If you are lucky and visit during the festival of St. Anthony, you will see street vendors selling an assortment of snacks, including pastéis de bacalhau.
1. Bacalhau
The bacalhau – fresh cod not to be confused with the salted and dried cod – is a staple in Portugal’s cuisine. You will find the fish in many restaurants, whether you dine at a traditional Portuguese restaurant or fine dining. Some of the most common ways you will see bacalhau cooked are Bacalhau à Brás, Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, Bacalhau com Broa, and many more. There are over a thousand ways to cook bacalhau, but no matter how it’s prepared, it is often served with a side of salad and or potatoes. Delicious!
2. Pastéis de bacalhau
Speaking of a thousand ways to make bacalhau, another very popular form is pastéis de bacalhau – also called bolinhos de bacalhau if you are in the north of Portugal. It is made of a mixture of potato and codfish, shaped like a ball, and fried. You will find it in many traditional restaurants as an appetizer, but also as a snack. If you are lucky and visit during the festival of St. Anthony, you will see street vendors selling an assortment of snacks, including pastéis de bacalhau.
