Brazilian recipe
Baked Salt Cod (Bacalhau ao forno)
Baked Salt Cod is a classic dish that combines the robust flavor of cod with juicy tomatoes and an irresistible creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg salt cod
1/2 kg potatoes
1/2 kg carrots
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Chopped cilantro to taste
1 tbsp tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tbsp wheat flour
1 tbsp 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 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Chopped cilantro to taste
1 tbsp tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tbsp wheat flour
1 tbsp 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 fresh produce and pantry staples at local markets or supermarkets. Salt cod can be found in specialty food stores or international food aisles. For a substitute, you may use any firm white fish, though the traditional salt-cured profile will differ.
Preparation method
- Start by soaking the salt cod for 24 hours, remembering to change the water regularly to remove excess salt.
- Boil the cod briefly, discard the skin and bones, reserve the cooking water, and flake the meat.
- Season the cod flakes with garlic, salt, and cilantro.
- In a pan with a little olive oil, sauté the sliced onions.
- Add the chopped tomatoes (peeled and deseeded), the bell pepper, and the olives.
- Mix in the cod, tomato paste, coconut milk, and a little of the fish cooking water, letting it cook until it forms a thick sauce; adjust the salt if necessary.
- Boil the sliced potatoes and carrots until tender.
- For the white sauce, blend the milk, flour, and melted butter in a blender; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Finish the white sauce by mixing in the heavy cream, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and the beaten egg.
- Rub a garlic clove all over the inside of a large baking dish and grease with olive oil.
- Assemble the dish by layering the cod, potatoes, and carrots.
- Spread the white sauce over everything and place in the oven to gratin.
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving accompanied by white rice.
Observations
This is a comforting recipe, perfect for family lunches or special celebrations. The secret lies in the careful preparation of the salt cod and the layering technique, which ensures a succulent and highly flavorful result.
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