Peixinhos da Horta
Peixinhos da Horta is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a strong sense of place.
About this dish
Portuguese cuisineIngredients
- 200g green beans
- 100g flour
- 1 egg
- 100ml water
- Salt
- Oil for frying
Description
Peixinhos da Horta is more than a starter: it is a route into Portugal’s Atlantic food story, with salt cod, seafood, olive oil, bread soups and convent sweets. The dish is built around salt cod, seafood, olive oil, garlic, eggs, pastry, rice, coriander and custard, giving it a flavour that feels both practical and deeply connected to its origin. It works especially well for summer seafood, family gatherings and menus with a strong sense of place, and it gives readers a clear way to understand how ingredients, technique and food history meet on the plate. This dish of fried green beans inspired Japanese tempura and is a classic starter in Portugal.
Instructions
- Blanch beans. Make batter from egg, flour, water, and salt.
- Dip beans in batter and fry until golden. Serve warm.