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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
400 grams dried surmai
4 eggs
crushed black peppercorns to taste
salt to taste
3 tablespoons oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick strips
1 large onion, sliced and layers separated
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
black olives for garnishing
fresh parsley sprig for garnishing

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

Slit the fish horizontally without cutting through and place in a deep tray. Add sufficient water and set aside for 25-30 minutes.

2

Beat eggs with crushed peppercorns and salt.

3

Remove the flesh from the fish, discard bones and cut the flesh into pieces.

4

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add potato strips and salt, mix and sauté till lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

5

Add onion and garlic in the same pan, mix and sauté till onion turns golden brown.

6

Add fish flesh pieces and mix. Add potato strips and mix. Add beaten eggs, mix well and cook till fully done. Add chopped parsley and mix well.

7

Garnish with olives and parsley sprig and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingfryingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

non-stick pandeep tray

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fisheggs

Also Known As

Bacalhau à BrásBrás Cod

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