Portuguese Recipes
38 recipes found
Caldo Verde With Lobster
Shrimp al Ajillo (Shrimp and Garlic)
Portuguese Kale-and-Salt-Cod Chowder
Fresh Cod Baked With White Beans And Linguica
Lulas Fritas (Squid Puffs)
Stuffed Squid, Lisbon Style
Chicken Breasts With Peppers, Tomatoes and Saffron
Portugal launched great explorations in the 15th and 16th centuries, often in search of spices, and to a large extent, their discoveries defined their national cuisines. They discovered Madeira, the Azores and the Cape Verde Islands. Vasco da Gama, seeking a sea route to India, brought back one of most important spices of all, black pepper. Exploration of the New World turned up sweet and hot peppers, corn, all varieties of beans, tomatoes, vanilla, avocados, chocolate, squashes and guavas (from which chewing gum is made). These discoveries truly revolutionized the kitchens of Europe. This dish has a sauce based on tomatoes and is typical of casseroles found in Portugal. First the peppers, onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil. Tomatoes and saffron, another spice associated with the Iberian peninsula, are added to this mixture. The chicken is browned first, then slowly cooked. The pan is deglazed with chicken stock and white wine before the other ingredients are combined.
Caril De Galinha (Chicken Curry)
Joann Coats's Codfish Balls
White Port and Tonic
White port with tonic is a common drink throughout Portugal. The light-bodied and fruity wine pairs well with the bitterness of tonic, creating a happy, easygoing drink. A 1-to-2 ratio works best here; you don’t want to use too much tonic or the gentle flavors of the port will be overwhelmed. Choice of tonic is a matter of preference. Canada Dry makes for a livelier mix, but the lighter Q Tonic leads to a more elegant drink. La Taberna in Napa, Calif., tops the drink with a lime wedge, but I find a lemon a more harmonious companion.
Sopa Da Panela (Soup Of The Kettle)
Arroz de Verduras (Vegetable Rice)
Camaroes Recheados (Stuffed Prawns)
