Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Salt Cod (Bacalhau ao forno)
This classic dish pairs the bold flavor of salt cod with tender vegetables and a rich, creamy sauce for an irresistible meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg salt cod
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 coriander to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons wheat 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 coriander to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Coconut milk to taste
Olive oil to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons wheat 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
Salt cod can be found in specialty delis or ethnic food stores. Fresh vegetables, dairy, and pantry staples are available at any local supermarket. Use fish stock as a potential substitute for the reserved poaching water if needed.
Preparation method
- Start by soaking the salt cod for 24 hours, remembering to change the water regularly to remove excess salt.
- Boil the cod briefly, discard the skin and bones, reserve the cooking liquid, and flake the meat.
- Season the cod flakes with garlic, salt, and coriander.
- 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 cod, tomato paste, coconut milk, and a little of the fish cooking water, letting it cook until it forms a thick sauce; adjust the salt if necessary.
- Boil the sliced potatoes and carrots until they are tender.
- For the white sauce, blend the milk, flour, and melted butter in a blender; heat in a pan, 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 and grease it with olive oil.
- Assemble the dish by layering the cod, potatoes, and carrots.
- Spread the white sauce over the top and bake until golden brown.
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving accompanied by white rice.
Observations
This is a comforting recipe, perfect for family lunches 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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