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    10 Delicious Portuguese Recipes To Try

    Published: Jul 21, 2024 · Modified: Mar 29, 2025 by Kristen Wood · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    A collage of Portuguese dishes with text, "Authentic Portuguese Recipes to Try at Home!" The images include seafood, roasted chicken, a burger with onion rings, and a meat stew.

    Indulge in the rich flavors of Portugal with these 10 delicious Portuguese recipes! From hearty stews to delectable pastries, explore traditional dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Lisbon.

    Collage of three dishes: a bowl of mussels in a red sauce, a dish with seasoned steak pieces, and a bowl containing shrimp with sliced bread on the side.

    Portuguese cuisine has always fascinated me with its rich flavors and simple yet delicious dishes. My first taste of pastel de nata, a creamy custard tart, hooked me instantly. I've compiled ten must-try Portuguese recipes that bring the taste of Portugal straight to your kitchen. Happy eating!

    Authentic Portuguese Recipes to Try at Home!

    1
    Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)
    Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)
    Caldo Verde is a delicious and comforting soup out of Portugal, featuring a savory potato based broth, shredded greens, and flavorful sausage.
    Check out this recipe
    2
    Portuguese Mussels (Moules à la Portugaise)
    Portuguese Mussels (Moules à la Portugaise)
    These Portuguese mussels are packed with flavor. They’re look and taste so fancy, but only take 30 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    3
    Peri Peri Chicken (Spicy Portuguese Chicken) | Beyond Kimchee
    Peri Peri Chicken (Spicy Portuguese Chicken) | Beyond Kimchee
    Peri Peri chicken (piri-piri chicken) is a famous menu at Nando’s. Marinade this spicy Portuguese chicken with chili lemon sauce and grill.
    Check out this recipe
    4
    Recipe This | Air Fryer Frozen Portuguese Egg Tarts
    Recipe This | Air Fryer Frozen Portuguese Egg Tarts
    Let’s cook frozen Portuguese egg tarts in the air fryer. If you have not tried a Portuguese egg tart before, then you will fall in love with this classic Portuguese bakery item.
    Check out this recipe
    5
    Prego steak rolls
    Prego steak rolls
    These Prego rolls are a flavour explosion in a bread roll. Juicy, tender steak, cooked to perfection, piled high on a toasted garlic roll.
    Check out this recipe
    6
    Beef trinchado - Portuguese South African beef stew
    Beef trinchado - Portuguese South African beef stew
    Trinchado is a delicious Portuguese inspired South African beef stew made from cubed steak, cooked in a spicy sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    A slice of caramel flan on a white plate, with a fork cutting into it.
    Portuguese Bacon Pudding (Pudim Abade de Priscos)
    Known as the Portuguese Bacon Pudding, the famous Pudim Abade de Priscos flan recipe is an intriguing combination of red Port wine, egg yolks, and pork fat or bacon enveloped in caramel.
    Check out this recipe
    8
    Top view of a caramel flan with a smooth, glossy surface, featuring a central hole and surrounded by a light syrup on a white plate.
    Portuguese Pudim Molotof 2-Ingredient Soufflé Dessert
    The Portuguese Pudim Molotof (or Molotov pudding) is a super easy dessert recipe with only 2 ingredients! It’s a delicate and airy soufflé cake, made with egg whites meringue and topped with caramel.
    Check out this recipe
    9
    Portuguese Sweet Bread (Massa Sovada)
    Portuguese Sweet Bread (Massa Sovada)
    This Portuguese Sweet Bread is a luscious, soft bread from Portugal but very popular in other parts of the world too! #PortugueseSweetBread #PortugueseSweetBreadRecipe #SweetBreadRecipes
    Check out this recipe
    10
    Shrimp Mozambique: Spicy Portuguese Shrimp
    Shrimp Mozambique: Spicy Portuguese Shrimp
    This Spicy Portuguese shrimp, or Shrimp Mozambique, is a fusion of Portuguese and African flavors. The dish is packed with flavor from the sautéed onion and garlic, with a hint of spice from the African Peri Peri, and a hint of Mediterranean flair.
    Check out this recipe

    To dive into more Portuguese experiences, check out the best brunch spots in Lisbon or learn the best way to spend one day in Geres!

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    About Kristen Wood

    Kristen Wood is a writer, photographer, world traveler and cookbook author. Her work has been featured in various publications both online and in print, including Elle, Forbes, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, Food Drink Life, Arizona Highways Magazine, New York Daily News, and more. She is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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