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About the recipe
In the Açores, cod is integrated into insular cuisine with potatoes, onions, and sometimes, local pepper or paprika.
This editorial version emphasizes simplicity in cooking, respecting the Atlantic character of the archipelago.
Ingredients
- 600 g of desalted cod in flakes
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 onions
- 2 green peppers
- 100 ml of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Local pepper or black pepper
- Chopped parsley
Preparation method
- Cook the potatoes and set aside in slices.
- Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic in olive oil.
- Add the cod and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and gently mix.
- Season with pepper and let cook for another 5 minutes.
- Finish with parsley and serve hot.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Green peppers add the typical freshness of Açorean cuisine.
- Adjust the salt only after adding the cod.
- Serve with corn bread or broa.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Paprika can replace local pepper in continental versions.
- Sweet potato works in family variations.
Pairing
White wine from the Açores or Verdelho. 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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