Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Cod
Oven-Baked Cod is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, combining the striking flavor of cod with the succulence of tomatoes and an irresistible creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
2 large onions
black pepper to taste
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 bell pepper
500 g carrots
olives to taste
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 cups milk
1 tbsp tomato paste
olive oil to taste
chopped coriander to taste
coconut milk to taste
salt to taste
500 g potatoes
nutmeg to taste
1 kg salted cod (bacalhau)
1/2 cup double cream
minced garlic to taste
1 egg
black pepper to taste
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 bell pepper
500 g carrots
olives to taste
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 cups milk
1 tbsp tomato paste
olive oil to taste
chopped coriander to taste
coconut milk to taste
salt to taste
500 g potatoes
nutmeg to taste
1 kg salted cod (bacalhau)
1/2 cup double cream
minced garlic to taste
1 egg
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can typically be found at local supermarkets, grocery stores, and specialty food shops.
Preparation method
- Start by soaking the 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 liquid, and separate the meat into flakes
- Season the cod flakes with garlic, salt, and coriander
- 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 reserved cooking liquid, simmering until a thick sauce forms; 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 double cream, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and the beaten egg
- Rub a garlic clove 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 the top and bake until golden brown
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving accompanied by white rice
Observations
This is a comforting recipe, perfect for family lunches or celebrations. The secret lies in the careful preparation of the cod and the layered assembly, which ensures a succulent and very flavorful result.
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