Arroz de Camarão simply means rice with prawns. The dish is not dry like paella, but rather creamy, sometimes almost soupy, with a deep umami base and the sweetness of prawns and tomatoes. There are similar rice dishes in Spain…
Caldo Verde
At first glance, Caldo Verde appears unremarkable, but that is deceptive. The ‘green broth’ originates from the Portuguese region of Norte (Região do Norte), which is also where Vinho Verde originates. It is now widespread throughout the country and is…
Sopa Alentejana
The Alentejo (“beyond the river Tejo”) is a region in the south of Portugal, north of the Algarve. It is the origin of today’s dish, which is known and loved throughout Portugal in many variations. Bread, especially stale bread, broth,…
