How to make BACALHAU À BRÁS | Portuguese COD Fish Recipe | [Pinay in Portugal]

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.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan.

Add 2 medium onions (cibola) to the pan and sauté until translucent.

Add 3 cloves of garlic and sauté briefly.

Add a pinch of salt to the onion and garlic mixture.

Add 200 grams of batata frita (fried potatoes) to the mixture.

Add 1 laurel leaf to the pan.

Crack 5 eggs into a bowl and whisk them.

Pour the whisked eggs over the mixture in the pan and stir gently until the eggs are just set.

Garnish with black olives and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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