Top 20 Christmas Dishes in Portugal – Chef's Pencil

Top 20 Christmas Dishes in Portugal – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesTop 20 Christmas Dishes in Portugal – Chef's Pencil

Few countries can match Portugal when it comes to the sheer number of Christmas dishes which is particularly impressive considering the size of the country. From north to south the cuisines are filled with delicious aromas and truly irresistible flavours making the Christmas season a wonderful treat for the taste buds.

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The 5 most typical Christmas dishes in Portugal

So what are the Christmas traditions of Portugal? Here we embark on a journey that will travel through different regions and get to know the most famous winter dishes some of which are so simple that you can effortlessly recreate a Portuguese Christmas dinner in your own home. Let's begin!

Bacalhau com Broa is an incredibly famous dish that is usually eaten on Christmas Eve. It is made with codfish and broa (a typical Portuguese bread made from wheat flour and corn that you can find in any bakery or supermarket) with slices of onion and potatoes. This is a dish full of contrasts in taste and texture.

The preparation is remarkably simple and everything can be done in advance – a big help at Christmas when it's always a busy time in the kitchen.