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About the recipe
Braga-style cod is associated with Minho's cuisine: hearty platters, potatoes, onions and lots of olive oil.
As with many regional recipes, family variations are common — some include eggs, while others are lightly browned in the oven.
Ingredients
- 700 g desalted cod flakes
- 6 medium potatoes, sliced
- 3 large onions sliced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 150 ml of olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- Parsley and chives
- Black pepper
- Optional black olives
Method
- Cook the sliced potatoes until soft and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.
- Add the cod and cook for 8 minutes over low heat.
- Add the potatoes and mix carefully.
- Arrange on a platter and top with the sliced eggs.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with pepper and finish with herbs.
- Serve hot or bake for 10 minutes to lightly brown.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Potatoes cooked separately prevent them from falling apart.
- The oil should cover the dish without leaving it soggy.
- Black olives add visual and flavour contrast.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Asterix potatoes keep their shape better.
- Chives can replace some of the parsley.
Pairing
Vinho Verde or a Minho white wine. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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