Frango Piri-Piri | Chicken Piri-Piri

This dish, also known as frango de churrasco à Portuguesa (Portuguese style barbecued chicken), is a famous traditional Portuguese Chicken recipe. It originated during the Age of Discovery, when the Portuguese sailors brought back the chilli peppers (malaguetas) from Mozambique. The Portuguese then combined it with another typical pepper based barbecue sauce. This gave rise … Read more

Portuguese Cooking/Baking Vocabulary

Learn useful cooking measurements vocabulary in European Portuguese

Ever been confused by Portuguese Cooking/Baking Vocabulary and measurements? I often have problems with these. Here is an example. Then this post is for you! Today, we’re going over an extensive list. But first, let’s decipher the measurements! Measuring Guide: Other relevant cooking vocabulary Verbs There you have it: Portuguese Cooking / Baking Vocabulary list. … Read more

Recipe for Bolo-Rei | Portuguese King Cake

Recipe in European Portuguese and translation in English for Portuguese Bolo-Rei (King Cake)

This is the recipe for Bolo-rei. Portuguese King cake is a festive cake part of the Portuguese Christmas and Epiphany tradition. It refers to the three wise men and translates as King’s Cake. If you’d like to know more about it and the traditions surrounding it, please click here. For an audio demonstration of the … Read more

Bolo-Rei | Portuguese King Cake

Learn about the traditional Bolo Rei (Portuguese King cake) in Portugal and Portuguese Christmas traditions.

Bolo-rei is a festive cake that is part of the Portuguese Christmas and Epiphany tradition. Its name alludes to the three wise men and translates as King’s Cake. It’s a brioche-like cake, not too sweet, round in shape with a large hole in the centre, resembling a crown. The dough contains a mixture of raisins, … Read more