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About the recipe
Cod à Zé do Pipo is a creamy and visually appealing oven-baked recipe from Porto.
The dish combines cod, sautéed onion, mashed potatoes, and a layer of mayonnaise that gratinates in the heat.
Being a more recent recipe than many classics, it appears in various home versions.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of desalted cod
- 900 g of potatoes
- 2 sliced onions
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 120 ml of olive oil
- 200 g of mayonnaise
- 100 ml of milk for the mash
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Olives and pepper
Preparation method
- Cook the potatoes and prepare a mash with milk, butter, and pepper.
- Scald the cod and remove bones, keeping large pieces.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until very soft.
- Assemble the dish with onion, cod in the center, and mash around.
- Cover the cod with mayonnaise and bake to gratinate.
- Finish with olives.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- The mash should be firm to hold the assembly.
- Use balanced-flavored mayonnaise so it doesn't overpower the cod.
- Sauté the onion well: it is an important part of the sauce.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Homemade mayonnaise can be used if prepared safely.
- Whole milk makes the mash softer.
Pairing
Structured white or brut sparkling wine. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.
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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