FOODS TO TRY IN PORTUGAL
Meats:
Leitao a Bairrada ( Roasted Pig ) . Best in the area of Coimbra on your way to Porto.
Dobrada a moda do Porto ( Tripe, chourico, pork meat mixed with white beans, accompanied by rice) .
Caldeirada de Cabrito ( Stewed Kid with potatoes ).
Bife a cavalo ( fried steak with eggs done over light & french fries ).
Prego No Prato ( same as Bife a Cavalo but smaller
portion ).
Bife Grelhado com batata frita ou arroz ( broiled steak with french fries or rice ).
Frango no Churrasco ( similar to barbecue chicken with fries & salad ) . Most restaurants have it but, it's Best in the Churrascaria do Campo Grande in Lisbon , close to the Sporting Soccer Club Field in Alvalade. ( everybody knows where it is… ).
Fish/Seafood:
Arroz de Marisco ( Seafood rice ) similar to Paella, with no meats.
Mariscada ( seafood stew ).
Caldeirada de Peixe ( similar to the French fish stew ).
Lulas or chocos grelhado ( broiled squid or cutlefish, usually with boiled potatoes & salad ).
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa. ( shredded salted cod layered with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, olives sweet peppers )
Bacalhau a Braz ( shredded salted cod mixed with french fries, scrambled egg , parsley, olives ).
Bacalhau na Braza ( slice of salted cod done over charcoal, with boiled potatoes & salad, olives olive oil & vinegar )
All kinds of Broilled/grilled Fresh Salt water Fish including the Popular Sardines done over charcoal.
( Recipe from “Portuguesefood.com” by A. P. DeJesus)