Bacalhau à Brás
Bacalhau à Brás is a delicious Portuguese dish. It's made with salted codfish, thinly sliced potatoes, onions, eggs, and garnished with olives and parsley. The codfish is soaked to remove its saltiness, then shredded and cooked with sautéed onions and crispy potatoes. Finally, beaten eggs are added to bind everything together.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salted codfish
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 eggs beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
- Black olives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by soaking the salted codfish in cold water for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 6-8 hours to remove the excess salt. Once soaked, drain and rinse the codfish.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the codfish for about 10-15 minutes until it flakes easily. Remove the fish from the water, let it cool slightly, and then remove the skin and bones. Shred the codfish into small pieces and set aside.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin matchstick-like strips. Rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove the starch.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the shredded codfish to the skillet and stir well to combine with the onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- In a separate pan, fry the potato strips in vegetable oil until they become golden and crispy. Drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Add the fried potatoes to the skillet with the codfish mixture and stir gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the beaten eggs over the entire mixture in the skillet and continue to cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top, and give it a final toss to mix well.
- Serve the Bacalhau à Brás hot, garnished with black olives if desired. Enjoy this delightful Portuguese dish with a side of fresh salad or crusty bread.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 741kcal (37%)Carbohydrates: 45g (15%)Protein: 85g (170%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 418mg (139%)Sodium: 8082mg (351%)Potassium: 2774mg (79%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 605IU (12%)Vitamin C: 54mg (65%)Calcium: 261mg (26%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
