Latest news and stories about bacalhau in Portugal for expats and residents.
This year, the price of cod, a staple in Portuguese cuisine, has reached unprecedented levels, with fifty euros no longer sufficient to purchase three kilos. This significant increase reflects broader economic trends affecting food prices.
For those who really like boneless cod, a patanisca is a good chunk of cod dipped in egg and flour. (Extra: Armanda's pataniscas recipe) Column by Miguel Esteves Cardoso
This nation of eleven million alone consumes one-fifth of the world’s cod.
The 'Bacalhau à Monção' recipe was created in 2023 by chef Vítor Sobral and is now being presented as 'a new gastronomic treasure' of this Minho municipality. On the weekend of 24 and 25 January the dish will be available to taste in 15 local restaurants. In parallel, a sparkling wine route is being promoted.
The Palatial's chef once tried to serve confit cod instead of the boiled cod with all the trimmings, but the family wanted to return to the Christmas tradition. So now Rui Filipe focuses on roast kid (young goat).
The traditional Christmas dinner will cost Portuguese households more this year.
