Best 4 Bermuda Cod Fish And Potatoes Recipes

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In the culinary realm, Bermuda codfish and potatoes stand as a delectable duo, deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Bermuda. This traditional dish, often served as a hearty breakfast or brunch, is an exquisite symphony of flavors and textures. The codfish, meticulously salted and dried, undergoes a transformation when soaked and flaked, absorbing a medley of spices and aromatics. Perfectly complemented by boiled potatoes, tender and fluffy, this harmonious pairing is further elevated with the addition of tomatoes, onions, and peppers, sautéed to perfection. Savor the subtle sweetness of the tomatoes, the savory depth of the onions, and the vibrant zest of the peppers, all mingling seamlessly with the briny essence of the codfish. Accompanied by fluffy scrambled eggs, this culinary masterpiece promises a delightful start to your day.

The article presents a comprehensive guide to preparing this iconic dish, offering three distinct recipes that cater to diverse preferences. The first recipe, a classic rendition, captures the authentic flavors of Bermuda codfish and potatoes. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist, incorporating the tangy zest of lemon and capers, while the third recipe caters to vegetarians with a meatless variation, featuring hearty chickpeas in place of codfish. With clear instructions and a step-by-step approach, each recipe ensures a delectable outcome, allowing you to recreate this cherished dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LAMBES' CODFISH AND POTATO BREAKFAST



Lambes' Codfish and Potato Breakfast image

This is a traditional Sunday breakfast in Bermuda. There are many ways to enjoy this and I've explained the most common ones below. Any problems, let me know! :-)

Provided by byZula

Categories     Breakfast

Time 12h

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs salt cod fish
5 lbs potatoes (peeled, washed, and halved or quartered, depending on the size)
6 -10 whole eggs
6 -10 bananas
3 avocados, pitted and sliced
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 bermuda onions, thinly sliced (or other good onion)
1 garlic clove, minced
margarine, to taste (or olive oil)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
italian seasoning, to taste (optional)
4 -6 bermuda onions, thinly sliced (or other good onion)
1 garlic clove, minced
margarine (to cover or to taste)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
dried parsley, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak cod in pot of water overnight or for atleast 10 hours.
  • In the morning, about an hour before you want to eat; put the fish on to boil. Make sure the water just covers it.
  • Boil the cod 2 or 3 times depending on how much you like salt, and make sure you change the water each time you boil it.
  • Drain the cod and add the potatoes to the pot. Of course you'll need a large pot. Add enough water to cover and put the pot on to boil.
  • Add the eggs 10-15 minutes before you're ready to take the pot off the stove.
  • It's done when the fish flakes, the potatoes are soft (not overdone), and the eggs are hard boiled.
  • Peel the eggs and plop back in the water to keep warm.
  • To serve varies with almost every Bermudian!
  • The main way to serve is to use a slotted spoon and add how much fish, potato and egg you want to your plate.
  • Peel a banana and add that to one side of your food. Get a few slices of avocado and add that to the other side.
  • When I was little I used to mash the fish, potato and egg together with mayonnaise or margarine.
  • You can of course just leave it all whole and eat with melted butter which is what I do now that I'm older! It may sound strange but it is really delicous when you get a bit of everything onto your fork!
  • The other thing is the sauces. It's all fattening, which is why most people eat this only once a week!
  • You can make a tomato sauce or a butter sauce to pour over the top.
  • (Some people make an egg sauce, but I never learned how to make it because I figured I alread had egg on my plate!) :-).
  • If you're using a sauce, start making it when you put the eggs on to boil.
  • Tomato Sauce:.
  • Just saute the onion and garlic in margarine or olive oil until the onion is soft. The amount of oil or margarine depends on you.
  • Add the stewed tomatoes and season to taste. Simmer for about 10 minutes Spoon desired amount over your codfish and potato.
  • Butter Sauce:.
  • Saute the onion and garlic in the margarine until the onion is soft.
  • Adjust the amount of onion and margarine to your liking. (I like more margarine than most because I hate dry food.) :-).
  • Season to taste and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • If you'd like to try the egg sauce; it's pretty much just sauteed onions in butter with some mashed, hard boiled egg added to it. Season it to taste, the amounts of the ingredients are left to you!
  • Pour desired amount over your codfish and potato and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1134.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 415.9, Sodium 10879.1, Carbohydrate 119.7, Fiber 20.7, Sugar 27, Protein 113.3

COD FISH CAKES (BERMUDA)



Cod Fish Cakes (Bermuda) image

I used this recipe for week 30 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Bermuda is my 30th stop. Please note that I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions to the ingredients. These cod fish cakes are really more like potato cakes with a little bit of cod meat added. I think they work best as a side dish.

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb cod
3 cups mashed potatoes
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 small onion (chopped or grated)
cooking oil
flour

Steps:

  • Cook the fish and flake it with a fork.
  • Mix the fish with the mashed potatoes. Beat the egg in a large bowl, then add it to the potato mixture.
  • Mix well, then season with the salt, pepper, thyme, parsley and onion. Dust a large plate with flour, then shape the mixture into patties and arrange on the plate. Dust the tops with a little more flour.
  • Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet and add the fish cakes. Fry on both sides until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 278.2, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12.5

BERMUDA SALT COD FISH BREAKFAST



Bermuda Salt Cod Fish Breakfast image

This dish is one of many in Bermuda that is loved by the locals, but avoided like the plague by the majority of foreigners, as many visitors almost seem to be unwilling to try anything 'different'. As it takes a while to prepare, it is usually served on a weekend or special occasion, such as the annual Cup Match celebration or Bermuda Day. On these days you can often walk down the streets and smell this being prepared in many kitchens.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs salt cod fish, soaked in cold water overnight
16 small potatoes, with skin
4 pieces bacon, cut in small pieces
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 pinch fresh thyme
1/4 lb chorizo sausage, diced
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper
4 hard-boiled eggs
4 ripe bananas
1 large avocado

Steps:

  • Drain the fish, place in a large pot and cover with clean water. Bring to the boil and allow to simmer for 25 minutes. Add washed and cleaned whole potatoes and let cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
  • For the sauce, fry the bacon in a pan with the olive oil until it is light brown. Add the sliced onion, thyme and sausage and let cook for 5 minutes. Add the stewed tomatoes and let simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, drain the fish and potatoes and portion them onto dinner plates, cover with the sauce and garnish with avocado, ripe banana and wedges of boiled egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1746.5, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 597.1, Sodium 16855.7, Carbohydrate 162.5, Fiber 23.7, Sugar 27.3, Protein 175.8

CREAMY COD AND POTATO GRATIN



Creamy Cod and Potato Gratin image

I got a Food Wish for a classic creamed cod recently (which, by the way, was one of my childhood favorites), but instead of doing the traditional version, I decided I'd try to make it a little bit fancier and refined and present basically all the same ingredients, but in an individual-sized, beautifully browned and bubbling, gratin form. Not to spoil the ending, but I was very happy with how this came out!

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 (6 ounce) fillets cod
2 pinches cayenne pepper, divided, or to taste
salt to taste
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot of well-salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While potatoes simmer, trim, bone, and cut the cod fillets across into 2-inch pieces.
  • Drain potatoes well and return to the pot. Add a pinch of cayenne, salt, and 4 tablespoons butter. Mash until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 2 individual-sized casserole or baking dishes with 1 tablespoon butter. Place both dishes on a baking sheet.
  • Transfer about 2/3 cup of the mashed potatoes into each of the prepared dishes. Smooth out evenly and make a shallow depression with a spoon down the middle. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a deep 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shallots in the hot butter with a pinch of salt until they just start to turn golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Add cod and wait for the sauce to come back to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute, while basting with the sauce; turn and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in lemon juice and turn off the heat; stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Divide the pieces of cod over the potato. Add enough sauce to just cover the fish and return the pan to the stove.
  • Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the sauce reduces and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in tarragon.
  • Spoon the thickened sauce over the cod. Add a light dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until cod is cooked through and the sauce is browned and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1089.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 333.3 mg, Fat 86.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 53.5 g, Sodium 216.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cod. Fresh cod has a mild flavor and flaky texture that is perfect for this dish.
  • Soak the cod in milk before cooking. This will help to remove any excess salt and make the fish more moist.
  • Season the cod with salt and pepper before frying. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Fry the cod in hot oil. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the fish while keeping the inside moist.
  • Serve the cod with your favorite sides. Some popular choices include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Bermuda cod fish and potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cod is flaky and moist, the potatoes are crispy and golden brown, and the onion adds a bit of sweetness to the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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