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About the recipe
Cod à moda de Braga is associated with Minho cuisine: hearty dishes, potatoes, onions, and plenty of olive oil.
Like all regional recipes, there are family variations — some include eggs, others are baked in the oven.
Ingredients
- 700 g of desalted cod in flakes
- 6 medium potatoes in slices
- 3 large onions sliced
- 4 boiled eggs
- 150 ml of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Parsley and chives
- Black pepper
- Optional black olives
Preparation method
- Cook the sliced potatoes until soft and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until lightly golden.
- Add the cod and cook for 8 minutes over low heat.
- Add the potatoes and gently mix.
- Place on a serving dish, distribute sliced eggs on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with pepper, and finish with herbs.
- Serve hot or bake for 10 minutes to lightly gratin.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Cooking potatoes separately prevents them from falling apart.
- The olive oil should coat the dish without making it soggy.
- Black olives provide visual and flavor contrast.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Asterix potatoes hold their shape better.
- Chives can replace some of the parsley.
Pairing
Green or white wine from Minho. 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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