Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Codfish
Oven-Baked Codfish is a Brazilian classic, combining the distinct flavor of cod with the succulence of tomatoes and an irresistible creamy sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for family lunches or celebrations.
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Ingredients
1 kg codfish
1/2 kg potatoes
1/2 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 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 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 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
Codfish, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, olives, garlic, cilantro, tomato paste, coconut milk, olive oil, milk, flour, butter, eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt can typically be found at your local supermarket or grocery store. Fresh ingredients like herbs and vegetables are often best purchased at local markets.
Preparation method
- Start by soaking the codfish for 24 hours, remembering to change the water regularly to remove excess salt
- Boil the codfish briefly, discard the skin and bones, reserve the cooking water, and separate the meat 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), the bell pepper, and the olives
- Mix in the codfish, tomato paste, coconut milk, and some 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 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
- Decorate 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 codfish and the layered assembly, which ensures a juicy and very flavorful result.
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