Maria's Portuguese Bacalau

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This is a traditional Portuguese dish that brings back memories of mom. It is not only tasty but it is always a hit at parties. Plan ahead, because the salted cod (aka bacalhau or bacalao) needs to soak for 24 hours.

Submitted by BINGADING
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
1 day 1 hr
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 day 2 hrs
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds dried salted cod

  • ¾ cup olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped, divided

  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 Yukon Gold potatoes

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced

  • 10 pitted green olives

  • 10 pitted black olives

  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Directions

  1. Soak dried salted cod in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water several times.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soaked cod; boil until flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Transfer cod to a cutting board; save water for cooking potatoes. Remove cod skin and bones then flake the meat into pieces using a fork; set aside in a large bowl.

  3. Whisk olive oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 clove garlic, pepper flakes, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour over cod and lightly toss to coat.

  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x11-inch baking dish.

  5. Place potatoes in reserved pot salt cod cooking water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain under cool water, peel, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.

  6. While potatoes cook, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until golden and caramelized. Stir in remaining 1 clove garlic; set aside.

  7. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; cover with 1/2 of the cod, then 1/2 of the onions. Repeat layers, ending with onions.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Garnish with olives and hard-cooked eggs; sprinkle with remaining 7 tablespoons parsley.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

701 Calories
31g Fat
25g Carbs
77g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 701
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 277mg 92%
Sodium 8223mg 358%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 77g 154%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 224mg 17%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 2142mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.