Brazilian recipe
Baked Salted Cod
Baked Salted Cod is a classic dish that combines the bold, savory flavor of salt 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 red ripe tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
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 red ripe tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
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
Salted cod can typically be found at gourmet markets, specialized fishmongers, or the international section of well-stocked supermarkets. Fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples like flour and spices are available at any local grocery store.
Method
- Soak the salted cod for 24 hours
- Remember to 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
- Salt
- And cilantro
- Sauté the sliced onions in a pan with a little olive oil
- Add the chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
- The bell pepper
- And the olives
- Mix in the cod
- Tomato paste
- Coconut milk
- And a little of the reserved cooking water
- Cook until it forms a thick sauce
- 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
- Bring to a simmer 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 over the inside of a large baking dish
- Grease with olive oil
- Assemble the dish by layering the cod
- Potatoes
- And carrots
- Spread the white sauce over everything
- Place in the oven to gratinate
- Decorate with olives and parsley before serving
- Serve with white rice
Notes
This is a comforting recipe that is 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 flavorful result.
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