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Portugiesische Rezepte

Bacalhau, Pastéis de Nata, Piri Piri – atlantisch beeinflusst und äußerst aromatisch.

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Über die Portugiesische Küche

Die portugiesische Küche wurde durch das Zeitalter der Entdeckungen in beide Richtungen geprägt: Portugal brachte Chilis nach Afrika und Asien (Piri-Piri kam aus Mosambik und Angola zurück), führte Tempuras Vorfahren nach Japan ein und brachte Gewürze mit nach Hause, während das mittelalterliche Grundgerüst aus Brot, Olivenöl und Wein erhalten blieb. Die bestimmende Leidenschaft ist Bacalhau – gesalzener, getrockneter Kabeljau, der seit dem 16. Jahrhundert in den Gewässern Neufundlands gefischt wird – für den portugiesische Köche für jeden Tag des Jahres ein anderes Rezept behaupten, von Bacalhau à brás bis Pastéis de Bacalhau.

Trotz seiner geringen Größe ist das Land deutlich gespalten. Der Norden kocht herzhaft: Caldo Verde (Grünkohl-Kartoffelsuppe mit Chouriço), Tripas à moda do Porto und das in Biersoße ertränkte Francesinha-Sandwich. Im Landesinneren des Alentejo werden Gerichte auf Brotbasis wie Açorda und Migas mit Schweinefleisch von mit Eichelmast gefütterten schwarzen Schweinen bevorzugt. Die Algarve und die Küste leben von gegrillten Sardinen, Muscheln (amêijoas à Bulhão Pato) und Cataplana-Eintöpfen, die in einem aufklappbaren Kupfergefäß zubereitet werden.

Hausmannskost ist direkt und sparsam: Die Gerichte basieren auf Knoblauch, Olivenöl, Lorbeerblatt, frischem Koriander – ungewöhnlich in Europa – und geräuchertem Paprika über Chouriço. Die klösterliche Süßwarentradition, die in Klöstern entstand und bei der das übrig gebliebene Eigelb verwendet wurde, nachdem das Eiweiß zur Stärkewäscherei und zur Weinherstellung gelangt war, brachte Pastel de Nata, Ovos Moles und Dutzende von Eigelb-reichem Gebäck hervor, das neben einem Bica-Espresso nach wie vor ein Grundnahrungsmittel im Café ist.

Bacalhau

Gesalzener Kabeljau ist die Nationalzutat, eingeweicht und in Hunderten von Gerichten verarbeitet, von cremigem Bacalhau com Natas bis hin zu frittierten Pastéis de Bacalhau.

Gegrillte Sardinen und Meeresfrüchte

Auf Holzkohle gegrillte Sardinen, Tintenfische und Muscheln in Knoblauch-Koriander-Sauce spiegeln einen der höchsten Fischkonsumraten pro Kopf in Europa wider.

Chouriço und Schweinefleisch

Geräucherter, mit Paprika gepökelter Chouriço schmeckt Suppen und Eintöpfen, während Alentejos mit Eicheln gefüttertes schwarzes Schwein wertvolle Stücke wie Secretos und Plumas liefert.

Gerichte auf Brotbasis

Açorda (Broteintopf mit Knoblauch und Koriander) und Migas verwandeln altbackenes Brot in Hauptgerichte, ein Markenzeichen der Alentejo-Küche.

Piri-Piri

Das aus dem portugiesischen Afrika übernommene Vogelaugen-Chili würzt das berühmte gegrillte Hähnchen (Frango Piri-Piri) und Marinaden.

Konventionelle Süßigkeiten

In Klöstern entstandenes Eigelbgebäck – Pastel de Nata, Ovos Moles, Toucinho do Céu – prägt die portugiesische Cafékultur.

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Portugiesische Rezeptführer

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9 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Egg Yolks

Made meringue, a pavlova, or a batch of macarons and now have a bowl of yolks left over? Nine real recipes — carbonara, crème brûlée, cheesecake, tiramisu — that are built around egg yolks specifically.

Neulunch

Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Salt Cod)

Portugal's most beloved salt cod dish — shredded bacalhau with silky scrambled eggs, crispy matchstick potatoes, olives and fresh parsley. Simple genius.

50 min480 calMedium

★4.7(1,780)

Im Trenddessert

Pastel de Nata – Portuguese Custard Tarts

Shattering puff pastry shells filled with burnt, blistered, cinnamon-scented custard — Lisbon's most famous pastry.

45 min240 calHard

★4.9(4,521)

soup

Caldo Verde – Portuguese Kale and Chorizo Soup

Portugal's national soup: silky potato and kale broth with slices of smoky chouriço — humble, nourishing and deeply comforting.

50 min320 calEasy

★4.7(1,654)

Neudinner

Francesinha

A rich and indulgent Portuguese sandwich with layers of meat and cheese.

60 min850 calHard

★4.6(980)

dinner

Arroz de Marisco

A rich Portuguese seafood rice stew brimming with prawns, clams, mussels, and fragrant coriander.

60 min480 calMedium

★4.8(1,100)

dinner

Carne de Porco a Alentejana

Marinated pork with clams, fried potatoes, and pickled vegetables — a signature dish from the Alentejo region.

70 min560 calMedium

★4.7(980)

dinner

Cataplana de Peixe

A traditional Algarve fish stew cooked in the iconic clam-shaped copper cataplana pot with tomatoes and peppers.

50 min380 calEasy

★4.6(870)

dessert

Arroz Doce

Creamy Portuguese rice pudding perfumed with lemon zest and cinnamon, served cold with decorative cinnamon patterns.

50 min320 calEasy

★4.6(920)

Neudessert

Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Egg Tarts)

Flaky custard tarts with caramelised tops from Lisbon.

50 min280 calHard

★4.9(6,200)

Neudinner

Arroz de Pato

Portuguese baked duck rice with chouriço and olives.

180 min590 calHard

★4.8(1,200)

dinner

Bacalhau à Brás

Portugal's most beloved salt cod dish — flaked bacalhau scrambled with golden matchstick potatoes and silky eggs, finished with olives and parsley.

60 min520 calMedium

★4.7(1,600)

Neusoup

Caldo Verde

Portugal's most beloved soup — silky potato broth threaded with ribbons of dark kale and enriched with smoky chouriço — simple, nourishing and deeply satisfying.

50 min310 calEasy

★4.6(892)

Neudinner

Cataplana de Marisco

Algarve's spectacular seafood stew of clams, prawns and mussels steamed in a copper cataplana with white wine, chorizo and tomatoes.

45 min340 calEasy

★4.7(987)

dinner

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

A classic Portuguese salt cod casserole layered with potatoes, onions, olives, and hard-boiled eggs — one of Portugal's most beloved bacalhau dishes.

75 min520 calMedium

★4.8(412)

dessert

Pastéis de Nata

Portugal's beloved custard tarts with a flaky pastry shell and a rich, slightly caramelised egg custard filling, dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar.

85 min210 calHard

★5(1,247)

dinner

Arroz de Pato

A rich Portuguese duck and rice bake where duck legs are slow-cooked then shredded into saffron-scented rice, topped with chouriço and baked until golden.

140 min580 calHard

★4.7(298)

lunch

Bifanas

Portugal's legendary pork sandwich — thin slices of marinated pork simmered in a garlicky, paprika-white wine sauce, stuffed into a crusty roll.

35 min440 calEasy

★4.8(367)

dinner

Caldeirada

Portuguese layered fish stew with potatoes, tomatoes and white wine — the fisherman's pot from the Atlantic coast.

65 min380 calMedium

★4.8(612)

soup

Caldo Verde

Portugal's most famous soup — silky potato broth with finely shredded kale and slices of chouriço sausage.

55 min290 calEasy

★4.8(934)

dinner

Modern Bacalhau à Brás — José Avillez-Inspired

Salt cod with hand-cut shoestring potatoes, scrambled egg, caramelised onion and black olives — Lisbon's most beloved cod dish, refined.

55 min612 calMedium

★4.8(542)

Neudessert

Pastel de Nata

Portuguese egg custard tarts with crackling laminated pastry and blistered, caramelized tops — best eaten warm with cinnamon dusted on.

40 min220 calMedium

★4.9(2,310)

Neudinner

Piri-Piri Chicken (Frango Piri-Piri)

Portuguese spatchcocked chicken bathed in piri-piri chili-garlic-lemon marinade, charred over flame.

60 min620 calMedium

★4.9(2,640)

Neudinner

Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Salt Cod with Eggs and Potato)

Lisbon's iconic comfort dish — flaked salt cod tossed with crispy matchstick potatoes, soft-scrambled eggs, fried onions, parsley and black olives.

55 min620 calMedium

★4.9(1,240)

Neusoup

Portuguese Caldo Verde (Northern Kale and Chouriço Soup)

Minho's national soup — a thick potato base swirled with finely shredded couve galega kale, crowned with spicy chouriço slices and Portuguese olive oil.

55 min380 calEasy

★4.8(1,640)

Neulunch

Francesinha (Porto's Cured-Meat Sandwich)

Porto's monumental cured-meat sandwich layered with steak, ham, fresh sausage and linguiça, draped in melted cheese and drowned in spicy tomato-beer sauce.

60 min1480 calHard

★4.7(690)

Neustarter

Sardinha Grelhada (Portuguese Grilled Sardines)

Fresh grilled sardines with nothing but coarse salt, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon — the jewel of Portuguese coastal cooking.

13 min280 calEasy

★4.8(1,420)

Neustarter

Petiscos Misto (Portuguese Mixed Snacks Platter)

An assortment of Portuguese appetizers — salt cod fritters, cheese, cured meats, and olives — the Portuguese answer to charcuterie.

35 min420 calEasy

★4.6(950)

dessert

Pastéis de Nata

Portuguese custard tarts with caramelized tops — Lisbon's famous flaky pastries, Belém's pride.

85 min280 calHard

★4.9(4,280)

Neudinner

Piri-Piri Chicken with Charred Lemon

Crispy-skinned, fiery Portuguese-style chicken marinated in piri-piri, garlic and citrus.

65 min430 calMedium

★4.8(1,840)

Neulunch

Lisbon Lemon Herb Grain Bowl

Lisbon Lemon Herb Grain Bowl turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete grain bowl with salmon, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

30 min380 calMedium

★4.5(7,440)

Neusoup

Porto Smoky Tomato Soup

Porto Smoky Tomato Soup turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete soup with white fish, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

51 min401 calMedium

★4.6(7,471)

Neudinner

Algarve Sesame Lime Stew

Algarve Sesame Lime Stew turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete stew with chicken legs, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

62 min422 calHard

★4.7(7,502)

Neudinner

Madeira Charred Pepper Noodles

Madeira Charred Pepper Noodles turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete noodle dish with wheat noodles, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

73 min443 calMedium

★4.8(7,533)

Neusalad

Azores Green Herb Salad

Azores Green Herb Salad turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete salad with grilled chicken, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

46 min464 calMedium

★4.3(7,564)

Neubread

Minho Lemon Herb Flatbread

Minho Lemon Herb Flatbread turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete flatbread with flatbread dough, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

35 min485 calEasy

★4.4(7,595)

Neudinner

Alentejo Smoky Tomato Traybake

Alentejo Smoky Tomato Traybake turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete traybake with sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

51 min506 calMedium

★4.5(7,626)

Neusnack

Coimbra Sesame Lime Fritters

Coimbra Sesame Lime Fritters turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete fritters with salted fish, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

53 min527 calMedium

★4.5(7,657)

Neubreakfast

Douro Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate

Douro Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete breakfast plate with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

42 min548 calHard

★4.6(7,688)

Neudessert

Aveiro Green Herb Dessert

Aveiro Green Herb Dessert turns portuguese pantry flavors into a complete dessert with coconut, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

64 min390 calMedium

★4.7(7,719)

Neulunch

Portuguese Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl

Portuguese Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl brings portuguese flavor to a practical rice bowl built with chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

32 min385 calMedium

★4.5(7,160)

Neusoup

Portuguese Village Smoky Tomato Soup

Portuguese Village Smoky Tomato Soup brings portuguese flavor to a practical soup built with mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

55 min406 calMedium

★4.6(7,189)

Neudinner

Portuguese Garden Sesame Lime Skillet

Portuguese Garden Sesame Lime Skillet brings portuguese flavor to a practical skillet dinner built with cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

66 min427 calHard

★4.7(7,218)

Neudinner

Portuguese Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles

Portuguese Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles brings portuguese flavor to a practical noodle dish built with rice noodles, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

77 min448 calMedium

★4.8(7,247)

Neusalad

Portuguese Mountain Green Herb Salad

Portuguese Mountain Green Herb Salad brings portuguese flavor to a practical salad built with grilled chicken, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

48 min469 calMedium

★4.3(7,276)

Neubread

Portuguese Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread

Portuguese Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread brings portuguese flavor to a practical flatbread built with flatbread dough, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

37 min490 calEasy

★4.4(7,305)

Neudinner

Portuguese Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake

Portuguese Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake brings portuguese flavor to a practical traybake built with sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

55 min511 calMedium

★4.5(7,334)

Neusnack

Portuguese Street Sesame Lime Fritters

Portuguese Street Sesame Lime Fritters brings portuguese flavor to a practical fritters built with salted fish, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

55 min532 calMedium

★4.5(7,363)

Neubreakfast

Portuguese Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate

Portuguese Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate brings portuguese flavor to a practical breakfast plate built with beans, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

44 min553 calHard

★4.6(7,392)

Neudessert

Portuguese Weeknight Green Herb Dessert

Portuguese Weeknight Green Herb Dessert brings portuguese flavor to a practical dessert built with coconut, olive oil, garlic, paprika and vinho verde, and a fresh parsley finish.

68 min395 calMedium

★4.7(7,421)

Neulunch

Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Rice Bowl)

Saucy tomato rice simmered with shrimp, clams and mussels, a soupy Portuguese seafood rice from the Algarve coast.

55 min420 calMedium

★4.5(28)

Neusoup

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale and Potato Soup)

A pureed potato soup with shredded kale and slices of smoky chourico, Portugal's most beloved and comforting everyday soup.

45 min360 calEasy

★4.6(42)

Neudinner

Bacalhau a Bras (Portuguese Shredded Salt Cod with Eggs and Potato)

Flaked salt cod tossed with crispy shoestring potatoes and softly scrambled eggs, one of Portugal's most beloved bacalhau preparations.

55 min480 calMedium

★4.6(31)

Neusalad

Salada de Polvo (Portuguese Octopus Salad)

Tender boiled octopus tossed with onion, bell pepper and olive oil, a refreshing Portuguese coastal salad served chilled.

90 min280 calMedium

★4.4(22)

Neudinner

Frango Piri Piri (Portuguese Spicy Grilled Chicken)

Chicken marinated in a fiery piri piri chile sauce, grilled or roasted until charred and juicy, a Portuguese classic with African roots.

285 min480 calEasy

★4.6(37)

Neusnack

Pasteis de Bacalhau (Portuguese Salt Cod Fritters)

Crispy fried fritters of flaked salt cod, mashed potato and parsley, a beloved Portuguese appetizer found at nearly every celebration.

60 min220 calMedium

★4.6(38)

Neubreakfast

Portuguese Breakfast with Pao and Queijo Fresco

Crusty Portuguese bread rolls with fresh cheese, ham and a simple tomato spread, a light, unfussy Portuguese breakfast.

20 min380 calEasy

★4.2(16)

Neudessert

Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)

Flaky puff pastry shells filled with a rich egg custard, baked at high heat until the top blisters and caramelizes, Portugal's most famous pastry.

60 min280 calMedium

★4.8(58)

Neudinner

Cozido a Portuguesa (Portuguese Boiled Meat and Vegetable Stew)

A hearty boiled dinner of various meats, sausages and vegetables simmered together, one of Portugal's most substantial traditional feasts.

180 min620 calHard

★4.5(26)

Neulunch

Portuguese Prego Wraps (Steak Sandwich Style)

Thin garlic-marinated steak rolled in flatbread with mustard and pickles, a wrap-style take on Portugal's beloved prego sandwich.

35 min440 calEasy

★4.4(24)

Neudinner

Espetada (Portuguese Grilled Beef Skewers on Bay Leaf Sticks)

Cubed beef skewered on bay leaf branches and grilled with garlic and coarse salt, a Madeiran specialty often served hanging from the table.

45 min420 calEasy

★4.5(27)

Neudinner

Pimentos Recheados (Portuguese Stuffed Peppers with Rice)

Bell peppers stuffed with a rice, ground beef and tomato filling, baked until tender, a comforting Portuguese family dinner.

70 min380 calMedium

★4.3(19)

Neusalad

Salada de Feijao Frade (Portuguese Black-Eyed Pea Salad)

Cooked black-eyed peas tossed with onion, egg, parsley and vinegar, a simple, protein-rich Portuguese salad found at family tables.

35 min280 calEasy

★4.2(17)

Neudinner

Bife a Cafe (Portuguese Coffee-Rubbed Steak)

Seared steak finished with a garlicky pan sauce and topped with a fried egg, a simple Portuguese cafe-style steak dinner.

30 min480 calEasy

★4.4(21)

Neustarter

Portuguese Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Olive Oil

Whole peppers roasted until charred and soft, peeled and dressed simply in olive oil and garlic, a classic Portuguese starter.

55 min140 calEasy

★4.3(18)

Neusnack

Rissois de Camarao (Portuguese Shrimp Turnovers)

Crescent-shaped fried pastries filled with a creamy shrimp bechamel, a beloved Portuguese savory snack found at cafes nationwide.

80 min280 calHard

★4.5(28)

Neudinner

Arroz de Pato (Portuguese Duck Rice)

Shredded duck folded into rice cooked in its own broth, topped with crispy chourico and baked until the top turns golden, a Portuguese classic.

115 min620 calMedium

★4.6(30)

Neulunch

Portuguese Bifana (Spiced Pork Sandwich)

Thin-sliced Portuguese pork marinated in garlic, white wine, and toasted spices, piled into a crusty roll.

34 min387 calEasy

★4.4(31)

Neudinner

Portuguese Almôndegas with Piri-Piri Glaze

Tender Portuguese meatballs simmered in a sweet-spicy piri-piri tomato sauce.

40 min547 calHard

★4.2(34)

Neudinner

Portuguese Feijoada-Style Bean Stew with Herb Butter

A hearty Portuguese bean and sausage stew finished with a swirl of fresh herb butter.

43 min502 calEasy

★4.1(34)

Neubreakfast

Portuguese Saffron Herb Omelet (Omelete de Açafrão)

A delicate Portuguese omelet infused with saffron and fresh herbs, folded soft and golden.

46 min407 calMedium

★4.3(81)

Neubreakfast

Portuguese Açorda (Bread Porridge with Browned Garlic)

Rustic Portuguese bread porridge simmered with deeply browned garlic, olive oil, and fresh cilantro.

49 min345 calHard

★4.2(50)

Neudinner

Portuguese Baked Sardines with Fresh Mint and Olive Oil

Portuguese-style baked sardines drizzled with olive oil, garlic, and a bright finish of fresh mint.

52 min536 calEasy

★4.1(23)

Neudinner

Portuguese Empada de Frango (Chicken Herb Pot Pie)

A flaky Portuguese chicken pot pie filled with herbed shredded chicken and vegetables.

58 min537 calHard

★4.2(50)

Neusalad

Portuguese Salada de Tomate com Cebola (Tomato and Caramelized Onion Salad)

A simple Portuguese tomato salad with deeply caramelized onions and good olive oil.

61 min251 calEasy

★4.5(48)

Neudinner

Portuguese Frango Piri-Piri (Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken)

Portugal's famous piri-piri roast chicken, marinated in chili and garlic with a touch of honey sweetness.

57 min489 calEasy

★4.3(55)

Neudinner

Portuguese Baked Vegetables with Herb Butter and Olive Oil

Mixed Portuguese-style roasted vegetables finished with a fresh herb butter for extra richness.

60 min571 calMedium

★4.6(34)

Neudessert

Portuguese Saffron Sponge Cake Bites (Pão de Ló with Herb Honey)

Light Portuguese sponge cake bites infused with saffron, drizzled with a fragrant herb-infused honey.

63 min330 calHard

★4.2(27)

Neudessert

Portuguese Filhoses (Fried Dough) with Sweet Paprika-Spiced Sugar

Pillowy fried dough dusted with cinnamon and a touch of sweet paprika sugar, a Portuguese festive treat.

50 min340 calMedium

★4.4(33)

Neudinner

Portuguese Arroz de Cabidela-Style Rice Bowl with Slow-Cooked Onions

Rich, deeply savory rice simmered with slow-cooked onions and paprika, a Portuguese everyday comfort bowl.

65 min380 calMedium

★4.5(37)

Neudinner

Portuguese Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Rice)

A brothy, saffron-tinted seafood rice loaded with shrimp, clams and mussels, a coastal Portuguese classic.

75 min420 calHard

★4.7(62)

Neusoup

Portuguese Sopa de Lentilhas (Lentil Soup) with Sweet Paprika and Chouriço

A hearty, smoky lentil soup with chouriço and sweet paprika, a Portuguese neighborhood staple.

55 min340 calEasy

★4.6(51)

Neudinner

Portuguese-Style Stuffed Peppers with Slow-Cooked Onions and Chouriço Rice

Bell peppers stuffed with chouriço rice and slow-cooked onions, simmered until tender.

80 min440 calMedium

★4.4(32)

Neudinner

Portuguese Saffron Chicken and Rice Casserole

A baked chicken and rice casserole scented with saffron and slow-cooked onions.

75 min560 calMedium

★4.5(40)

Neudinner

Portuguese Chouriço and Sweet Paprika Beef Burger

A smoky beef burger blended with chouriço and sweet paprika, topped with caramelized onions.

45 min600 calEasy

★4.5(39)

Neudessert

Portuguese Arroz Doce (Sweet Rice Pudding) with Saffron

Creamy Portuguese rice pudding scented with lemon and cinnamon, tinted golden with a touch of saffron.

55 min320 calMedium

★4.6(46)

Neudinner

Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás (Salt Cod with Potatoes and Eggs)

Shredded salt cod scrambled with crispy potato straws, onion and eggs, a beloved Portuguese holiday dish.

65 min520 calMedium

★4.7(58)

Portugiesische Küche: Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wofür ist die portugiesische Küche bekannt?▾

Die portugiesische Küche ist bekannt für Bacalhau (Kabeljau) in unzähligen Zubereitungen, Pastel de Nata-Puddingtörtchen, Piri-Piri-Hähnchen, gegrillte Sardinen und Caldo-Verde-Suppe. Es handelt sich um eine meeresfrüchtelastige atlantische Küche, gewürzt mit Knoblauch, Olivenöl, Lorbeerblatt und frischem Koriander, mit einer Schweinefleisch- und Räucherwursttradition im Landesinneren und einem klösterlichen Repertoire an Eigelbgebäck.

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen portugiesischem und spanischem Essen?▾

In der portugiesischen Küche wird häufig frischer Koriander verwendet – eine Seltenheit in Spanien –, bevorzugt jedoch Kabeljau und Atlantikfisch und in Brot eingedickte Gerichte wie Açorda. Spanien hat stärkere Reis- (Paella-) und Tapas-Traditionen und verwendet mehr geräuchertes Paprikapulver direkt als über Wurst. Auch die Piri-Piri-Hitze Portugals und ihre afrikanischen und brasilianischen Einflüsse haben kein echtes spanisches Äquivalent. Die Küchen sind verwandt, aber deutlich unterschiedlich.

Warum ist Kabeljau in Portugal so wichtig?▾

Portugiesische Flotten fischten ab dem frühen 16. Jahrhundert Kabeljau vor Neufundland, salzten und trockneten ihn für die lange Heimreise. Das Ergebnis – Bacalhau – war unbegrenzt haltbar, war billig und entsprach den katholischen Fastenregeln, sodass es jahrhundertelang ein alltägliches Nahrungsmittel war. Obwohl es heute hauptsächlich aus Norwegen importiert wird und nicht mehr billig ist, bleibt es das Herzstück des Weihnachtsessens und der Anspruch, 365 Rezepte zu enthalten, bleibt bestehen.

Welche portugiesischen Gerichte sollte ein Anfänger zuerst kochen?▾

Caldo verde – Kartoffel-, Grünkohl- und Chouriço-Suppe – ist der einfachste Einstieg. Frango Piri-Piri benötigt lediglich eine Marinade und einen Grill oder einen heißen Ofen. Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato (Muscheln mit Knoblauch, Olivenöl, Weißwein und Koriander) dauert zehn Minuten. Bacalhau à brás, Rührei aus eingeweichtem Kabeljau mit Eiern, Zwiebeln und kleinen Kartoffeln, ist das schmackhafteste Kabeljaugericht.

Ist portugiesisches Essen scharf?▾

Meistens nein. Die portugiesische Küche auf dem Festland wird sanft mit Knoblauch, Lorbeer, Paprika und Koriander gewürzt. Die Ausnahme bildet Piri-Piri, die aus den ehemaligen afrikanischen Kolonien Portugals übernommene Vogelperspektive-Chilisauce, die zu gegrilltem Hähnchen serviert wird und als Tischgewürz erhältlich ist – die Schärfe ist jedoch optional und kann vom Esser selbst angewendet werden. Im Vergleich zu mexikanischem oder thailändischem Essen sind selbst Piri-Piri-Gerichte mittelmäßig.