Indication of Chef Joana Pinho's skills and specialties

A selection of classic Portuguese dishes prepared with elevated technique, fresh ingredients and traditional flavours

Broa with olives

Traditional cornbread served with olives.

Salt cod fritters

Traditional homemade cod fritters.

Duck croquettes

Homemade croquettes made with slow‑cooked duck

Alheira and chouriço croquettes

Homemade croquettes with alheira and chouriço.

Clams “Bolhão Pato”

Clams cooked in a broth of garlic, olive oil, coriander and white wine

Octopus salad

Cold octopus salad with onions, herbs and olive oil

Chickpea and salt cod salad

Chickpeas mixed with shredded cod, onions and herbs.

Soft cheese with walnuts and honey

Creamy Portuguese cheese served with walnuts and honey.

Onion morcela puff pastry with apple sauce

Crispy puff pastry filled with onion morcela, served with smooth apple sauce

Braised pork cheeks

Slow‑braised pork cheeks served with garlic‑herb roasted potatoes ( or potato purée), and sautéed bimis with almonds or turnip greens.

Monkfish and prawn brothy rice

Traditional Portuguese arroz caldoso made with monkfish and prawns, cooked in a light, flavourful broth.

Traditional duck rice

Duck rice with confit duck leg, caramelised onions and crispy kale.

Salt cod with broa and chouriço crust

Cod with a crispy cornbread and chouriço crust, served with sautéed spinach and roasted skin-on potatoes

Sericaia with plums

Traditional Alentejo pudding served with stewed plums.

Brioche French toast with cinnamon ice cream and Port wine reduction

Soft brioche soaked and fried, served with cinnamon ice cream and Port reduction.

Pêra Bebeda

Poached pear in red wine and spices.

Leite Creme

Classic Portuguese burnt custard.

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About Chef Joana Pinho

Cooking style based on seasonal and local ingredients, shaped by simple, refined technique

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