Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Salt Cod (Bacalhau ao forno)
This classic dish brings together the bold flavor of salt cod with the juiciness of fresh vegetables and a rich, creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg salt cod
0.5 kg potatoes
0.5 kg carrots
2 ripe red 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
1.5 tablespoons wheat flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
0.5 cup heavy cream
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
0.5 kg potatoes
0.5 kg carrots
2 ripe red 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
1.5 tablespoons wheat flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
0.5 cup heavy cream
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and pantry staples at local supermarkets or general grocery stores. Salt cod can be sourced at specialized fish markets or imported food sections. Substitutes: coconut milk can be found in the international aisle; if necessary, heavy cream can be used as a substitute for traditional cream, and dried parsley is an alternative to fresh.
Preparation method
- Begin by soaking the salt cod for 24 hours, remembering to change the water regularly to remove excess salt.
- Boil the salt cod briefly, discard the skin and bones, reserve the cooking water, and break the flesh into flakes.
- Season the flaked salt cod 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 salt cod, tomato paste, coconut milk, and a little of the reserved cooking water, letting it cook until it forms a thick sauce; adjust the salt if necessary.
- Cook the sliced potatoes and carrots until they are tender.
- For the white sauce, blend the milk, flour, and melted butter in a blender; cook over medium 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 it with olive oil.
- Assemble the dish by making alternating layers of the salt cod mixture, potatoes, and carrots.
- Spread the white sauce over the top and place in the oven to gratin.
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving alongside white rice.
Observations
This comforting recipe is perfect for family gatherings or special celebrations. The secret lies in the careful preparation of the salt cod and the layered assembly, which ensures a succulent and deeply flavorful final result.
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