Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Cod
This oven-baked cod is a Brazilian classic, combining the distinctive flavor of cod with the succulence of tomatoes and an irresistible creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg cod
500g potatoes
500g carrots
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Chopped coriander to taste
1 tbsp tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp butter
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
500g potatoes
500g carrots
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Chopped coriander to taste
1 tbsp tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose 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
Cod: Look for salt cod in speciality seafood stores or larger supermarkets, often found in the international or frozen seafood section. If fresh cod is used, it will need to be salted yourself.
Potatoes: Widely available in most supermarkets and greengrocers.
Carrots: Common in all grocery stores.
Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes are available in all produce sections.
Bell Pepper: Available year-round in supermarkets.
Onions: A staple in all grocery stores.
Olives: Found in the deli or international aisle of most supermarkets.
Garlic: Available in all produce sections.
Coriander (Cilantro): Fresh coriander is usually found with herbs in the produce section of supermarkets. If unavailable, parsley can be used as a substitute.
Tomato Paste: Available in cans or tubes in most supermarket baking or international aisles.
Coconut Milk: Commonly found in cans in the international or baking aisle of most supermarkets.
Olive Oil: Available in various grades in the oils and vinegars section of all supermarkets.
Milk: Standard dairy product available in all supermarkets.
All-purpose Flour: Available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Butter: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or refrigerated section of all supermarkets.
Heavy Cream: Found in the dairy section of supermarkets, usually near milk and butter.
Nutmeg: Available ground or whole in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Black Pepper: Available ground or whole in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Salt: A pantry staple found in all supermarkets.
Potatoes: Widely available in most supermarkets and greengrocers.
Carrots: Common in all grocery stores.
Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes are available in all produce sections.
Bell Pepper: Available year-round in supermarkets.
Onions: A staple in all grocery stores.
Olives: Found in the deli or international aisle of most supermarkets.
Garlic: Available in all produce sections.
Coriander (Cilantro): Fresh coriander is usually found with herbs in the produce section of supermarkets. If unavailable, parsley can be used as a substitute.
Tomato Paste: Available in cans or tubes in most supermarket baking or international aisles.
Coconut Milk: Commonly found in cans in the international or baking aisle of most supermarkets.
Olive Oil: Available in various grades in the oils and vinegars section of all supermarkets.
Milk: Standard dairy product available in all supermarkets.
All-purpose Flour: Available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Butter: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or refrigerated section of all supermarkets.
Heavy Cream: Found in the dairy section of supermarkets, usually near milk and butter.
Nutmeg: Available ground or whole in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Black Pepper: Available ground or whole in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Salt: A pantry staple found in all supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Start by soaking the cod for 24 hours, remembering to change the water regularly to remove excess salt
- Quickly boil the cod, discard the skin and bones, reserve the cooking water, and separate the flesh into flakes
- Season the cod flakes with garlic, salt, and coriander
- In a pan with a little olive oil, sauté sliced onions
- Add chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded), bell pepper, and olives
- Mix in the cod, tomato paste, coconut milk, and a little of the fish's cooking water, letting it cook until a thick sauce forms; adjust salt if needed
- Cook the sliced potatoes and carrots until tender
- For the white sauce, blend milk, flour, and melted butter in a food processor; cook over heat, stirring constantly until thickened
- Finish the white sauce by mixing in the heavy cream, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and 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 cod, potatoes, and carrots
- Spread the white sauce over everything and bake until golden and bubbly
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving with 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 juicy and very flavorful result.
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