BACALHAU A GOMES DE SA (COD FISH)

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It wouldn't be a traditional Portuguese Christmas Eve diner without this classic dish. There is a recipe for Bacalhau for every day of the year but this is the most popular and favorite of all.

Provided by Suzy Chaves

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb boneless salt cod (desalted- soak in large pan for a few days in fridge changing the water twice a day)
3 lb small peeled potatoes cut into 1 inch slices
2 large onions
2 clove chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 c olive oil
6 hard boiled eggs
1 tsp chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. In large pan, place potatoes covered with cold water. Add salt and bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes. Place boneless codfish over boiling potatoes and cook for about 8 minutes or until flaky.
  • 2. Remove cod fish from pan and set aside to cool. Potatoes should be done. Drain and set aside. When cool, slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch slices
  • 3. In large skillet saute sliced onions, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt and bay leaf in 1/2 cup of the olive oil until golden brown then take out bay leaf and let them cool.
  • 4. Grease a large lasagna type pan with olive oil. Start layering potatoes, flaked cod, onions, drizzle olive oil, pepper, potatoes, cod, onions, olive oil, pepper. Make sure you end up with onions on top.
  • 5. Cover with foil and cook in oven for about 20 minutes (350 degrees). Arrange cooked egg slices on top of the onion layer. Cook uncovered for another 5-10 minutes to desired crispness.
  • 6. Remove from oven and add parsley for garnish.

K.g.f Hridoy
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Faiyyaz Jutt
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and the fish is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Tari Inengite
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I've tried many cod recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ojit 1122
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This dish is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I highly recommend it.


Maajid Yare
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cod, but I'm so glad I did! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Affan
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover! The cod is cooked to perfection and the potatoes are creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ray vankirk
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and everyone always asks for seconds.


Joy Malakar
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and the fish is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Nadimar Rassel
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


True Love
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This recipe is a keeper! The cod is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanbir Ahmedtanha5
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Julie Melancon
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and the fish is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Doly Islam
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I've tried many cod recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shamu Shakirah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cod was flaky and moist, and the potatoes were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Carolyn h Rice
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cod, but I'm so glad I did! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kimberly McNair
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This dish is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I highly recommend it.


Ali khan Gujranwala 302
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and everyone always asks for seconds.


Ephrem Zerihun
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover! The cod is cooked to perfection and the potatoes are creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.