Portuguese food is rich and varied, with a few constants mixed in.

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What to Eat in Portugal

Portugal is a country with excellent pastries, but none stand out quite as much as their national pastry, the pastél de nata.

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Pastéis de Nata

A lot of Portuguese main meals are very meat and potato centric, but duck rice is also popular and common.

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Arroz de Pato

Another popular sandwich option is the Francesinha. Unlike the sandwich above, this one is extravagant, and best served in the city that invented it- Porto.

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Francesinha

Thin steak pounded with garlic and served with onions on a crusty bun. This steak is served rare and a popular bar snack around the country.

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Prego no Pao

(Steak Sandwich)

Two kinds of sausage that are common appetizers in Portugal. Alheira is very unique and was invented by the Jews during the Portuguese Inquisition

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Alheira and Morcela

Salted cod forms the basis for hundreds of different Portuguese dishes, and its ubiquitous in both supermarkets and restaurants.

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Bacalhau