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About the recipe
Empadão de bacalhau is a comforting oven-baked dish, ideal for using flakes of cod in a generous family meal.
The soft potato mash encloses a filling of cod, onion and olive oil, creating a comforting family dish.
Ingredients
- 600 g desalted cod, flaked
- 1 kg of potatoes
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 80 ml olive oil
- Milk and butter for the mash
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
- Parsley and pepper
Method
- Cook the potatoes and prepare a firm potato mash.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil.
- Add cod and parsley.
- Assemble a layer of potato mash, the cod filling and another layer of mash.
- Brush the top with egg yolk.
- Bake until golden.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- The potato mash should be firm enough to slice cleanly.
- Cod needs to be well drained.
- Olive oil adds flavour to the filling.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Asterix potatoes help produce a firmer mash.
- Fresh cream can enrich the mash.
Pairing
A young Portuguese 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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