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About the Recipe
Cod with broa has the flavor of Portuguese oven cooking, with a rustic and crunchy topping.
The broa absorbs olive oil and garlic, forming a golden layer over the cod.
It is common to appear in family meals, served with potatoes or greens as a side.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of desalted cod
- 300 g of crumbled corn broa
- 700 g of boiled potatoes sliced
- 1 sliced onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 100 ml of olive oil
- Chopped parsley or cilantro
- Black pepper
Preparation Method
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft and spread it on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place the potatoes and the pieces of cod on top.
- Mix broa, chopped garlic, herbs, and olive oil until it forms a moist crumb mixture.
- Cover the cod with the seasoned broa.
- Bake until the topping is golden and crunchy.
- Serve with sautéed greens.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- The broa needs to be moist with olive oil to brown without burning.
- If the cod is already cooked, reduce the baking time.
- A layer of onion prevents the dish from drying out.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Portuguese broa can be replaced with rustic corn bread.
- Sautéed collard greens can substitute for grelos with good approximation.
Pairing
Vinho Verde 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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