Portuguese Easter Cod Recipe: Authentic Bacalhau da Páscoa
You’ll Love This Portuguese Easter Cod Recipe: Authentic Bacalhau da Páscoa
This authentic Portuguese Easter Cod is the definitive centerpiece for holiday celebrations, layering tender flakes of fish with savory vegetables. To master this salt cod recipe, you must properly desalinate the fish to achieve the perfect balance of brine and earthiness. This Bacalhau da Páscoa delivers a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture synonymous with traditional Portuguese coastal cuisine.
Ingredients
Directions
- Place the cod in a container, cover with water and soak for 24 hours in the refrigerator, changing the water several times to remove the salt.
- Rinse the cod and place it in a pot with enough water to cover, simmering until just cooked through but still firm.
- Separate the cod into large, succulent chunks, removing any skin or bones.
- Boil the potato slices in the same flavored water used for the cod until they are tender but hold their shape.
- Layer the cod, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and red peppers in a heavy baking dish to build deep flavors.
- Scatter the fresh parsley and green olives over the top before generously drizzling with the extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake at 180°C or 350°F for 30 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the olive oil is bubbling.
Adapted from a Recipe by: receitas.ig.com.br
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