Bacalhau à Brás – Traditional Portuguese Cod and Potato Recipe
Bacalhau à Brás is a comforting dish made with shredded cod, potatoes, and eggs, ready in 45 minutes for a hearty meal.
Bacalhau à Brás combines the rich flavors of cod with crispy potatoes and creamy eggs for a satisfying dish. It's a classic Portuguese comfort food.
Why This Recipe Works
Perfect Texture: Shredded cod combined with tender potatoes creates a delightful contrast.
Balanced Flavors: The savory cod and earthy potatoes are enhanced by onions and garlic.
Quick Cooking: This dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight meal.
Chef's Pro Tip: For extra flavor, let the cod sit in the water for an additional hour before cooking to further reduce saltiness.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1
Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water regularly to remove excess salt.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- 3
Add the julienned potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden and tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the shredded cod and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour over the cod and potato mixture, stirring gently until just set.
- 6
Remove from heat and garnish with black olives and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
20g
carbs
35g
fiber
3g
sodium
800mg
protein
25g
calories
400
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