Brazilian recipe
Baked Cod (Bacalhau ao Forno)
This Baked Cod is a classic of the Brazilian kitchen, combining the distinct flavor of salted cod with juicy tomatoes and an irresistible creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg salted cod (bacalhau)
1/2 kg potatoes
1/2 kg carrots
2 large onions
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Chopped cilantro to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 kg potatoes
1/2 kg carrots
2 large onions
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Chopped cilantro to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find salted cod in the seafood section of international grocery stores, specialty fish markets, or gourmet supermarkets. Fresh vegetables, dairy, and pantry staples can be purchased at any local grocery store or supermarket.
Method
- Soak the cod for 24 hours
- Change the water regularly to remove excess salt
- Boil the cod briefly
- Discard the skin and bones
- Reserve the cooking water
- Separate the fish into flakes
- Season the cod flakes with garlic
- Add salt and cilantro
- Sauté the sliced onions in a pan with a little olive oil
- Add the chopped tomatoes without skins or seeds
- Add the bell pepper and olives
- Mix in the cod
- Stir in the tomato paste
- Add the coconut milk and a little of the reserved cooking water
- Cook until the sauce thickens
- Adjust salt if necessary
- Boil the sliced potatoes and carrots until soft
- To make the white sauce
- Blend the milk
- Blend the flour
- Blend the melted butter in a blender
- Transfer to a pan over heat
- Stir constantly until thickened
- Finish the white sauce by mixing in the heavy cream
- Add nutmeg
- Add black pepper
- Add salt
- Add the beaten egg
- Rub a garlic clove inside a large baking dish
- Grease the dish with olive oil
- Assemble the dish by layering the cod
- Add layers of potatoes and carrots
- Spread the white sauce over the top
- Bake until golden brown
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving
- Serve with white rice
Notes
This is a comforting recipe, perfect for family lunches or special celebrations. The secret lies in the careful preparation of the cod and layering the ingredients, which ensures a succulent and highly flavorful result.
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