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Bacalhau à Brás

Cultural Context

Bacalhau à Brás hails from Portugal, where cod is a staple ingredient deeply embedded in culinary traditions. Named after a tavern owner in Lisbon, this dish showcases the versatility of cod, often referred to as 'the faithful friend' of Portuguese cuisine. Today, it enjoys popularity not only in Portugal but also in Portuguese communities worldwide, with variations emerging that reflect local tastes and ingredients.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
150g of shreds of unsalted Cod
100g of thinly chopped (matchstick sized) fried Potatoes
3 Eggs (1 whole and 2 only yolk)
½ large white Onion (40g) thinly sliced
1 big clove of Garlic minced
2 to 3 tbsp of Olive Oil
6 Black Olives
1 to 2 tbsp of parsley finely chopped
1 Bay Leaf
Black Pepper on your taste
Salt if need it after taste

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen fries save prep time.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: no olives

Green olives are lower in calories, while omitting olives simplifies the dish.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the salted cod by shredding it into small pieces.

2

Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.

3

In a frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.

4

Add the shredded cod to the pan and stir to combine.

5

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, adding the whole egg and two yolks, and season with salt and black pepper.

6

Pour the egg mixture over the cod and onion mixture, stirring gently until the eggs are just set, about 5 to 6 minutes.

7

Fold in the fried potatoes and mix well.

8

Garnish with black olives, chopped parsley, and bay leaf before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingfryingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

frying panlarge bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fisheggs

Also Known As

Bacalhau à BrásBrás Cod

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