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

About the recipe

Cod à Minhota is a striking recipe, marked by olive oil, onion, and golden potatoes.

The dish highlights thick fillets and intense flavor, with the typical generosity of Minho cuisine.

Ingredients

4 salted cod fillets
800 g of sliced potatoes
2 sliced onions
1 red bell pepper in strips
4 cloves of garlic
100 ml of olive oil
Flour to coat the cod
Black olives
Parsley and pepper

Preparation method

Dry the fillets and lightly coat in flour.
Brown the cod in olive oil and set aside.
Fry or bake the sliced potatoes.
Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil.
Layer a dish with potatoes, cod, and sautéed mixture.
Finish with olives and parsley.

Tips from Empório Portugal

Dry the cod well to brown without splattering.
Onion should be soft and abundant.
The dish needs to be served well drizzled with olive oil.

Possible substitutions in Brazil

Common English potato works well.
Bell pepper can be omitted for a milder version.

Pairing

White or light red Vinho Verde from Minho. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.

Editorial note from Empório Portugal

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Cod à Minhota