Cod Bacalhau in Portuguese
Cod Bacalhau in Portuguese
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Cod Bacalhau in Portuguese

Dish image: Cod Bacalhau Portuguese style
1 hour 30 minutes
94.0 kcal
Proteins: 6.0 g
Fats: 4.0 g
Carbohydrates: 9.0 g

Origin of the recipe

Bacalhau, or cod, is served at the Christmas table in Portugal. "Bacalhau" simply means cod, but it also refers to traditional cod dishes, not only fresh but also salted or dried, well-soaked. Prepare fresh cod baked with Portuguese potatoes for your holiday dinner.

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

  • Cod
  • Potato
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Milk
  • Olive oil
  • Bell pepper
  • Wine
  • Salt, white pepper
  • Oregano

Kitchen utensils

  • Knife
  • Board
  • Pot
  • Baking tray
  • Pan
  • shoulder blade

Bacalhau is a traditional Portuguese dish made with salted cod. It's prepared with potatoes, onions, olives, and eggs, making it hearty and filling. A simple recipe with a vibrant flavor that's definitely worth trying.

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 1 Peel the potatoes and cut into thick slices.

Step 2:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 2 Crush and finely chop the garlic, cut the onion into half rings.

Step 3:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 3 Pour milk into a saucepan, heat it up, add cod cut into pieces and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 4:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 4 Grease a baking tray with oil and place the cod on it.

Step 5:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 5 Place the potatoes in a saucepan with milk, cook for 8 minutes, then place them on a baking sheet with the cod.

Step 6:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 6 Pour olive oil into a frying pan and fry the onion and garlic until translucent.

Step 7:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 7 Finely chop the bell pepper, add to the onion, pour in the wine and fry for another 10 minutes.

Step 8:

Portuguese Bacalhau Cod - Step 8 Place the vegetables from the pan with the cod and potatoes and bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.

Cooking tips

You can take either whole cod or fillet.

If you don't want to add wine, the taste will be good without it.

Comments on the article
Natalia

I liked the recipe. I have to try it!

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