The Ten Commandments of Portuguese Food

Whether it's homemade, or at an authentic Portuguese restaurant, we know quality Portuguese food here on the Southcoast. But you cannot mess with the traditional cuisine, so we've compiled a list of Portuguese food commandments so you can avoid any sacrilegious embarrassments.

1
Thou shall not order a Portuguese steak without an egg
If you do, congrats - you just ordered a really thin steak
2
Thou shall eat the one red pepper that comes with the Portuguese meal, or thou is not truly Portuguese
3
Thou shall have at least 3 starches on your plate, or you’re not doing it right
Rice, Roasted Potatoes, Fries
4
Thou shall ONLY eat round fries
5
Thou shall only use mustard for a condiment with linguiça
6
Thou shall never complain about sodium - salt shall runneth over
7
Thou shall never refer to a carne de espeto as a giant Shish Kabob
Thou shall also need to know how to pronounce it properly to order, or else go hungry
8
Thou shall enjoy Madeira wine year round, not just at the feast
9
Thou shall not marinate meat for less than 48 hours
10
Thou shall know the difference between malassadas and fried dough

Filed Under: food, portuguese, Portuguese Food, SouthCoast, The 10 Commandments of Portuguese Food

Categories: Commentary, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle