These Portuguese donuts are similar to the fried dough you would find at a fair, topped with sugar and cinnamon. Made fresh and served warm, they're soft in your hand and fall apart in your mouth.

“Malassada Day” is a new documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of malassadas, a beloved Portuguese fried dough treat. The film explores the cultural significance of ...

who also highlights chilicotes – little deep-fried pastries stuffed with curry-scented pork or beef, and which originated from the traditional Portuguese fried shrimp dumplings rissois de camarao.