AÇORDA DE BACALHAU, A SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMICAL RECIPE, by #gabrielalibanio #29September

stale bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while day-old bread is often cheaper.

cod

🥗Healthier: pollock

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Pollock is a healthier option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers additional health benefits, while white vinegar is cheaper.

Soak the salted dried fish (bacalhau) in water for two days to desalt it.

In a pot, heat bay leaves and add boiling water.

Cook the bacalhau in the boiling water for 4 minutes, adding black pepper for extra flavor.

Remove the bacalhau and reserve the cooking water as fish stock.

Slice the stale bread into pieces.

Add the sliced bread to the reserved fish stock to soak it.

Add coriander to the mixture and stir.

Switch off the stove after a close inspection and sniff of the mixture.

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, using one egg per person to ensure freshness.

Serve the dish with love.

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