Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the recipe
In Madeira, cod is served on platters with potatoes, onions, and sometimes corn or chickpeas.
The olive oil and local vegetables define the character of the dish — a recipe for a hearty and welcoming table.
Ingredients
- 700 g of desalted cod flakes
- 5 potatoes
- 3 onions
- 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
- 150 ml of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic
- Parsley and chives
- Black pepper
Preparation method
- Cook potatoes and chickpeas separately.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add the cod and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add sliced potatoes and chickpeas.
- Gently mix and season with pepper.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil and finish with herbs.
- Serve hot on a platter.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Quality cooked chickpeas improve the texture.
- Madeiran chives flavor the dish well.
- Let it rest before serving for the flavors to settle.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Cooked corn can replace chickpeas.
- Sweet potato is a common family variation.
Pairing
White wine from Madeira or young Sercial. 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 region, family, and cook.
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