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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
Bacalhau 200g
Garlic 2 cloves
Green Bell Pepper 1/2 pc
Onion 1/2 pc
Coriander 20g
Portuguese Sausage 1/2 pc
Potato 1 pc
Canola oil moderate
Olive Oil moderate
Bay leaf 1 pc
Black olive 8 pcs
Egg 1 pc

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

Soak the Bacalhau in water overnight, changing the water several times.

2

Drain Bacalhau and boil in fresh water until tender.

3

Flake the Bacalhau into small pieces, removing any bones and skin.

4

Peel and julienne the potato, then fry in olive oil until golden and crispy.

5

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic, green bell pepper, and onion until translucent.

6

Add the flaked Bacalhau to the onion mixture and stir to combine.

7

In a bowl, whisk the egg and season with salt and pepper.

8

Pour the egg over the Bacalhau mixture and gently stir until the egg is just set.

9

Fold in the fried potato and mix well.

10

Garnish with black olives and chopped coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingfryingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlsaucepanfrying panspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fisheggs

Also Known As

Bacalhau à BrásBrás Cod

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