Top 9 Authentic Portuguese Dishes You Need To Try!

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen fries save prep time.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: no olives

Green olives are lower in calories, while omitting olives simplifies the dish.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

The host mentions that salted cod is a staple in Lisbon cuisine and describes it as dried and salted fish.

They refer to a dish called Bacalhau à Brás, explaining it as a casserole of shredded cod mixed with potato sticks.

The host discusses enjoying Bacalhau à Brás at a restaurant, noting that it was a large portion and they had to pace themselves while eating.

They mention that Bacalhau à Brás is made with salted cod and mashed potatoes, indicating its popularity as a dish in Lisbon.

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