AÇORDA DE BACALHAU | 🍎 Receitas do Paraíso

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.

Start by breaking the stale bread into small pieces.

Pour the reserved cooking water over the bread and set aside.

Chop the onion and slice the garlic into thin pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and sliced garlic to the pot and sauté until golden but not burnt.

Add the cooked cod to the pot and mix well with the onion and garlic.

Incorporate the soaked bread into the mixture.

Season with black pepper and a bit of piripiri to taste.

Taste the mixture to check the seasoning.

Add chopped coriander and mint to the mixture, mixing well.

If you prefer a more liquid consistency, add more reserved cooking water as desired.

Serve the açorda garnished with a bit of mint.

Cooking Techniques

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