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Bacalao a Brás

Cultural Context

Bacalao a Brás hails from Portugal, where salted cod (bacalhau) is a culinary staple, often associated with festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish showcases the versatility of cod, combined with potatoes and eggs, creating a comforting meal that resonates with many Portuguese families. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Portugal, with variations appearing in various countries, celebrating the rich maritime heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

PortuguesePTmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
450 g desalted cod
300 g potatoes cut into thin pieces
10 black olives
2 large tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cloves chopped garlic
4 eggs
1 medium onion cut into julienne strips
20 g butter
salt
black pepper
olive oil

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lighter, while canned tuna is more affordable and accessible.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen fries save prep time.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives are lower in calories, and capers provide a similar briny flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

1

Add hot olive oil to a pan for frying.

2

Once the oil is hot, add the thinly sliced potatoes and fry them until well cooked, not necessarily golden brown.

3

Wash the potatoes with water beforehand to remove starch for crispiness.

4

Once the potatoes are cooked, place them on a plate with absorbent paper to remove excess oil and reserve them.

5

Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving about 4 tablespoons, then add the julienne onion and chopped garlic.

6

Sauté the onion and garlic over low heat, ensuring the onion does not turn golden, for about 10 minutes.

7

Add 20 g of butter to the onion and garlic mixture to enhance flavor while continuing to sauté.

8

In a separate bowl, beat 2 whole eggs and 2 yolks with a little salt and black pepper, then reserve.

9

After about 20 minutes of cooking the onion, add the desalted cod to the pan and increase the heat slightly, sautéing for about 4 minutes while shaking the pan to help form a sauce.

10

After 4 minutes, turn off the heat and add the reserved fried potatoes, mixing well.

11

Adjust salt and pepper to taste, then add the beaten eggs, stirring until everything is well combined but still creamy, not scrambled.

12

Add the black olives and mix again.

13

Finally, sprinkle chopped parsley on top before plating.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Bacalhau à Brás

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