Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Cod Dish)

Name: Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Cod Dish)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g potatoes; 300 g onions; 2 cloves garlic; 8 large eggs; 60 ml olive oil; 50 g pitted black olives; 15 g fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

medium

Time

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Bacalhau à Brás is a classic Portuguese dish made with salted cod, thinly sliced fried potatoes, onions, and scrambled eggs. This hearty and flavorful meal is a perfect example of the simplicity and richness of Portuguese cuisine. With its creamy texture and savory taste, it's guaranteed to delight your taste buds. It's an ideal choice for a family lunch or a dinner with friends, and it's surprisingly easy to prepare at home.

ingredients

4 Servings

750 g potatoes300 g onions2 cloves garlic8 large eggs60 ml olive oil50 g pitted black olives15 g fresh parsley (chopped)1 tsp salt0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Prepare the Cod

Soak the dried salted cod in cold water for 24-48 hours, changing the water every 6-8 hours to desalt it. After desalting, boil the cod in fresh water for about 10 minutes, then drain, cool, and shred it into small pieces, removing any skin and bones.

Potatoes and Onions

Peel and cut the potatoes into very thin, matchstick-sized strips. In a large frying pan, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium-high heat and fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove them to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt. In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed, then sauté the thinly sliced onions and minced garlic over low-medium heat until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.

Combine and Eggs

Add the shredded cod to the onions and garlic in the pan and cook together for 2-3 minutes. Then, gently fold in the fried potatoes. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Pour the whisked eggs over the cod and potato mixture, stirring continuously until the eggs are just set and creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Do not overcook!

Serve

Remove from heat, stir in the pitted black olives and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot, garnished with more fresh parsley.

Extra Tips

► Taste the dish before adding extra salt, as the cod can be quite salty.

► Slice the potatoes very thinly to ensure they crisp up nicely, which is key to the dish's texture.

► Don't overcook the eggs; they should remain creamy and moist, not dry.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 350g
Calories	180 kcal	630 kcal
Protein	15g	52.5g
Fat	9g	31.5g
Carbohydrate	10g	35g
Fiber	1g	3.5g
Sugar	1g	3.5g