Second Spin, Country 139: Portugal [International Food]

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lighter, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative, and chickpeas can enhance texture.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness, while apple cider vinegar is often less costly.

Place the cod in a 2 quart saucepan and cover with 2 inches of cold water.

Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 20 minutes.

Drain the cod and return it to the saucepan, repeating the boiling process twice more.

Transfer the cod to a large bowl and flake it with a fork into large chunks.

Heat the olive oil in a one quart saucepan over medium heat and add the garlic, cooking until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to the bowl with the cod and set the oil aside to cool.

Add the eggs, cilantro, salt, pepper, and chickpeas to the bowl with the cod.

Whisk the vinegar with the reserved oil and add this mixture to the cod mixture, tossing to coat.

Serve cold or at room temperature.

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