'Pica Pau' (woodpecker in English) is a traditional snack in Portugal, with its origin in the central part of the country. Why the funny name for this dish? I don't know, couldn't find an explanation! The traditional is made with meat (usually beef) but fortunately we live in an era where we have soya chunks,… Continue reading Woodpecker
Category: Veganised traditional Portuguese dishes
Jacklhau and chickpea salad
This is a very Portuguese salad... the garlic, olives, nori and lemon really bring out the other ingredient's flavours too. It can be eaten hot or cold, so, a good option for cold and hot weather. The jackfruit replaces the codfish, but if you prefer you can use mushrooms or omit the jackfruit and add… Continue reading Jacklhau and chickpea salad
No fish, big pasta
'Massada de peixe' is a traditional dish found in many restaurants close to the sea, in Portugal. Is so easy to make it vegan, just leave the fish in sea, where they belong, and use some tofu and sea weed instead. Delicious! Time: 30 minutes Type: main Difficulty: 1.5 pans Serves: 3 portions What you… Continue reading No fish, big pasta
No Chorizo bread
'Pão com chouriço' is very popular in Portugal all year around, but particularly during Summer village parties, 'fresh' from the oven. I've got to say, it is so tasty. Nowadays is so easy to find vegan chorizo or chorizo flavoured vegan sausages that is really simple to 'veganise' this delicious snack - try it! Time:… Continue reading No Chorizo bread
Pumpkin fluffy treats (filhoses)
‘Filhoses’ are THE Christmas sweet treat for me. It is very popular all over Portugal, with different variations: some make it with carrots and pumpkin, others without pumpkin or with only pumpkin, well… they’re all lovely. The ones I always had since I remember myself as a person are the pumpkin ones. The traditional recipe… Continue reading Pumpkin fluffy treats (filhoses)
Tomato rice
Tomato rice is quite popular in Portugal, as a side with some kind of fried fish, for example (poor creatures). Did you know that a single portion of this type of rice has already 3 to 4g of protein? Not to mention the added benefits of good carbs, vitamins and minerals. I have it on… Continue reading Tomato rice
No chick patties
A chicken patty and a soup was my lunch many times, many years ago when I was working in Portugal, before moving to England. 'Empadas' can be found in many cafes and snack-bars in Portugal and there's a variety of flavours, but the most famous one is chicken. I used a meat substitute in my… Continue reading No chick patties
Cream plant juice
'Leite creme' is a fancy Portuguese version of custard and is a very typical dessert served in many restaurants. I wish I could make people understand that no, milk is not a super food (unless you are talking about food for baby calves, in that case, definitely) that its calcium is really not the best… Continue reading Cream plant juice
Shiitake ‘gizzard’
Gizzard, in Portuguese 'moelas'. Where to start? They are part of bird's digestive system, where food is processed, just before coming out on the other end, if I make myself clear. In Portugal is cooked with wine and tomato to make a snack, and is also used in other dishes. I adapted the famous 'moelas'… Continue reading Shiitake ‘gizzard’
Chocolate mousse
You can't go wrong with chocolate mousse as a dessert. In Portugal most chocolate mousses have milk, eggs and even gelatin. This vegan recipe is easy to make, is rich, fluffy and I'd class it as the best possible finish touch to your meal! Time: 20 minutes+ 2h to set Type: dessert Difficulty: 1.5 pots… Continue reading Chocolate mousse
Plant Based Portuguese 