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
Codfish
1
kg
Potatoes
0.5
kg
Carrots
0.5
kg
Ripe red tomatoes
2
Bell pepper
1
Large onions
2
Olives
to taste
Minced garlic
to taste
Chopped cilantro
to taste
Tomato paste
1
tablespoon
Coconut milk
to taste
Olive oil
to taste
Milk
2
cups
All-purpose flour
1.5
tablespoons
Butter
1
tablespoon
Egg
1
Heavy cream
0.5
cup
Nutmeg
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Salt
to taste
1
kg
Potatoes
0.5
kg
Carrots
0.5
kg
Ripe red tomatoes
2
Bell pepper
1
Large onions
2
Olives
to taste
Minced garlic
to taste
Chopped cilantro
to taste
Tomato paste
1
tablespoon
Coconut milk
to taste
Olive oil
to taste
Milk
2
cups
All-purpose flour
1.5
tablespoons
Butter
1
tablespoon
Egg
1
Heavy cream
0.5
cup
Nutmeg
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Salt
to taste
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can typically be found at local supermarkets, grocery stores, and specialty food shops.
Method
- Start by soaking the codfish for 24 hours, remembering to change the water regularly to remove excess salt
- Quickly boil the codfish, discard the skin and bones, reserve the cooking water, and separate the flesh into flakes
- Season the codfish flakes with garlic, salt, and cilantro
- In a pan with a little olive oil, sauté the sliced onions
- Add the chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded), bell pepper, and olives
- Mix in the codfish, tomato paste, coconut milk, and a little of the fish cooking water, letting it cook until a thick sauce forms
- adjust salt if necessary
- Cook the sliced potatoes and carrots until tender
- For the white sauce, blend the milk, flour, and melted butter in a blender
- cook over 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 clove of garlic all over the inside of a large baking dish and grease with olive oil
- Assemble the dish by making alternating layers of codfish, potatoes, and carrots
- Spread the white sauce over everything and bake until golden brown
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving with white rice
Notes
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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