Brazilian recipe
Baked Salted Cod (Bacalhau ao forno)
A classic dish featuring salted cod, tender vegetables, and a luscious creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Ingredients
1 kg salted 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 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
Find salted cod at specialized fishmongers or international deli counters. Vegetables, dairy, and pantry staples can be purchased at any local supermarket or fresh produce market.
Preparation method
- Soak the salted 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 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 cod, tomato paste, coconut milk, and a little of the reserved cooking liquid, simmering 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 medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Finish the white sauce by stirring in the heavy cream, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and beaten egg.
- Rub a garlic clove over the interior of a large baking dish and grease with olive oil.
- Assemble the dish by layering the cod mixture, potatoes, and carrots.
- Spread the white sauce over the top and bake until golden brown.
- Garnish with olives and parsley before serving with white rice.
Observations
This comfort dish is a staple for family lunches and special celebrations. The secret lies in carefully preparing the salt cod and layering the ingredients, which ensures a succulent and flavorful result in every bite.
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