Portuguese Cod Casserole Recipe: Authentic Bacalhau Bake

Name: Portuguese Cod Casserole Recipe: Authentic Bacalhau Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 4 to 5 cod pieces, about 450g or 1lb; Potatoes (to taste); 1/2 of a small cabbage, about 400g or 0.9lb; 1 red pepper; 4 onions; 2 garlic cloves; 235ml or 1 cup olive oil; 30ml or 2 tbsp vinegar; 1 bay leaf; 2 boiled eggs; Salt and pepper (to taste)

This Portuguese Cod Casserole Recipe delivers authentic bacalhau flavors. Layered with tender cabbage and potatoes, it is the ultimate traditional comfort food.

1 h 4 servings Easy Prep time 25 min Cooking Time 35 min

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You’ll Love This Portuguese Cod Casserole Recipe: Authentic Bacalhau Bake

Experience a definitive Portuguese cod casserole recipe that masters the balance of salt-cured fish and earthy vegetables. This bacalhau com couve casserole features layers of shredded Atlantic cod, tender potatoes, and sautéed onions. As a traditional cod and cabbage bake, it offers an authoritative take on rustic Portuguese comfort, finished with a bright vinegar and olive oil infusion.

Ingredients

4 to 5 cod pieces, about 450g or 1lbPotatoes (to taste)1/2 of a small cabbage, about 400g or 0.9lb1 red pepper4 onions2 garlic cloves235ml or 1 cup olive oil30ml or 2 tbsp vinegar1 bay leaf2 boiled eggsSalt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

Cook the cod and the eggs with the bay leaf, then place it aside, when cool, shred the cod with your hands.
Wash the cabbage, cut into pieces and bring to a boil in water seasoned with salt, once cooked, drain it and set aside.
Peel the potatoes, cut them into thick slices and cook them, but don't let them over cook so they don't stick together.
In a frying pan, sauté the onions in olive oil cut into half moons, the garlic (chopped) and the red pepper cut into strips.
When the onion is golden brown, add the vinegar, salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
On a baking dish or pyrex, place a layer of potato slices, then cabbage, the shredded cod and then the onion mixture (without olive oil), add the eggs cut into slices and then pour the olive oil over everything and bake at 200°C or 400°F until everything is hot.

Adapted from a Recipe by: entretachosesabores.blogspot.pt