Aromatic Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás with Olive Garnish

Name: Aromatic Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás with Olive Garnish
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Salted cod (bacalhau); Olive oil; Onions; Garlic; Potatoes; Eggs; Salt; Black pepper; Black olives; Fresh parsley; Lemon wedges; Fresh parsley

A classic Portuguese salt cod dish with an aromatic twist

This traditional Portuguese dish combines flaky salt cod with crispy potatoes and eggs, accented with garlic, onions, and olives.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Bacalhau

Salted cod (bacalhau)

500g, soaked for 24 hours, changing water frequently

Olive oil

4 tablespoons

Onions

2 medium, thinly sliced

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Potatoes

3 large, peeled and thinly sliced

Eggs

6 large, beaten

Salt

To taste

Black pepper

To taste

Black olives

150g, pitted and sliced

Fresh parsley

Chopped, for garnish

For the Garnish

Lemon wedges

Fresh parsley

Chopped

Preparation

Preparing the Salt Cod

Rinse and Dry

Rinse the soaked salt cod under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Remove Skin and Bones

Remove any skin or bones, then shred the fish into small pieces.

Set Aside

Set aside to use later in the cooking process.

Preparing the Potatoes

Heat Oil

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch and enhance crispiness.

Cook Potatoes

Add the thinly sliced potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.

Ensure potatoes are uniformly sliced to cook evenly and ensure optimal crispness.

Drain and Season

Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt.

Cooking Process

Sauté Aromatics

Heat remaining olive oil in the pan, add onions and garlic, and sauté until onions are soft and translucent.

Timing: 5-7 min | Heat: Medium

Cook Bacalhau

Stir in the shredded cod and cook until the fish is heated through and fragrant.

Timing: 5-8 min | Heat: Low

Incorporate Eggs

Reduce heat to low, add the beaten eggs, and gently stir until softly set.

Timing: 5 min | Heat: Low

Plating & Serving