Lisbon

During the tours I guide, we often talk about Portuguese cuisine and what to eat that is really unique in the country.
Naturally, among other delicacies, we talk about alheiras and farinheiras, two different sausages you can only find in Portugal. We talk about their origins, differences, and ways to eat them.

In Portugal there is a very popular sandwich we call bifana.

Codfish, or simply cod, is a significant icon of Portuguese gastronomy. Why? Which cod dishes are the most popular? Why do the Portuguese consume so much cod, and how did it all start?

Pataniscas and cod cakes (pastéis de bacalhau) are among the most typical snacks in Portugal.
It is very common to find cod cakes in bars and restaurants.

How to cook pataniscas as a Portuguese. Pataniscas are a kind of cod cakes, and I’m explaining here how to cook them.