Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.

About the recipe

Cod à Conde da Guarda is an oven dish with a soft texture and elegant profile.

The recipe works with shredded cod, potato, and cream, creating a creamy dish without overshadowing the flavor of the fish.

Ingredients

600 g of desalted and shredded cod
700 g of boiled and mashed potatoes
1 chopped onion
3 cloves of garlic
300 ml of cream or fresh cream
80 ml of olive oil
Bread crumbs
Nutmeg, pepper, and salt

Preparation method

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
Add the cod and mix well.
Combine mashed potato and cream until a moist mixture forms.
Season with nutmeg and pepper.
Transfer to a baking dish and cover with bread crumbs.
Bake until golden.

Tips from Empório Portugal

The ideal texture is creamy and firm enough to serve in spoonfuls.
Do not let the cream boil too much before baking.
Bread crumbs give a more traditional finish.

Possible substitutions in Brazil

Fresh cream replaces natas.
Asterix potatoes help make the cream more structured.

Pairing

White from Beira Interior or Dão. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.

Editorial note from Empório Portugal

This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to the region, family, and cook.

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Cod à Conde da Guarda