Traditional Bacalhau à Brás Recipe
A comforting Portuguese dish made with shredded codfish, onions, and potatoes, offering a taste of home with every bite.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 17.5 oz codfish salted, soaked and shredded
- 4 medium potatoes julienned
- 1 large onion finely sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Black olives optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the codfish:
- Soak the salted codfish in water for at least 24 hours, changing the water several times to remove excess salt. Once ready, shred the codfish into small pieces.17.5 oz codfish
Cook the potatoes:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add half of the olive oil. Fry the julienned potatoes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.4 medium potatoes
Sauté the aromatics:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.1 large onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic
Add the codfish:
- Add the shredded codfish to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Combine ingredients:
- Add the crispy potatoes to the skillet and mix well.
Prepare the eggs:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the eggs into the skillet, stirring continuously until the eggs are just set but still creamy.6 eggs, Salt and pepper to taste
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley and black olives (if using). Serve hot.Fresh parsley, Black olives
Notes
Ensure to thoroughly soak the codfish to remove excess salt.
Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 299mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 1571mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 412IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 4mg
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