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Sardinhas Assadas

Name: Sardinhas Assadas
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Sardines (whole, large); 150 g Coarse salt; 8 slices Country bread; 800 g Potatoes; 3 pieces Bell peppers; 100 ml Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Wine vinegar; 20 g Parsley

Sardinhas Assadas is a classic Portuguese main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Sardines (whole, large), Coarse salt, Country bread, Potatoes, Bell peppers, Garlic, Wine vinegar and Parsley, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Portuguese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Bacalhau À Brás.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 40 minCook: 15 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Sardines (whole, large)1.5 kg
Coarse salt150 g
Country bread8 slices
Potatoes800 g
Bell peppers3 pieces
Olive oil100 ml
Garlic3 cloves
Wine vinegar3 tbsp
Parsley20 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Rinse the sardines without gutting them and pat them dry on the outside.

Step 2

Bury the fish in coarse salt on all sides and leave it half an hour at room temperature.

Step 3

Light the coals and let them ash over; an open flame burns the skin within a minute.

Step 4

Char the peppers on the coals, peel them and dress them with oil, garlic and vinegar.

Step 5

Shake the excess salt off the fish and lay them on a hot, oiled grate.

Step 6

Grill four minutes a side, turning them exactly once.

Step 7✨ Serve

Lay the sardines on slices of bread and serve with boiled potatoes and the pepper salad.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Sardinhas Assadas carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, sardines (whole, large) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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