Food of Portugal

Fish like Sardines is eaten often in Portugal.

Salted cod fish called Bacalhau is a popular dish.

carne de porco à Alentajana or pork with clams

Soup is served at most meals. Caldo Verde is made from potatoes, onions, kale, and sometimes meat.

Portuguese recipes do not include cheese so it is eaten by itself either before or after main

dishes.

The smallest, most popular rolls are crispy outside and light inside. They are calledpãposecos, pronounced 'pap'sexhs.'

Many of the desserts in Portugal are made with eggs and seasoned with spices such as

cinnamon and vanilla like Pastéis de Nata.

A popular dessert is the arroz doce, a rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and lemon.

Malassadas are balls of fried dough coated with sugar.