Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Cod
Oven-Baked Cod is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, combining the bold flavor of cod with the juiciness of tomatoes and an irresistible creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg cod loin
500 g potatoes
500 g carrots
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Minced cilantro to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
500 g potatoes
500 g carrots
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 bell pepper
2 large onions
Olives to taste
Minced garlic to taste
Minced cilantro to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1.5 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
Purchase cod at fish markets or the seafood section of your local grocery store. Potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, olives, and other pantry staples can be found at most supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Start by soaking the cod in water 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 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 cod, 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
- heat over the stove, 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 over the entire 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 brown
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving with white rice
Observations
This is a comforting dish, 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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