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About the recipe
Cod boiled with everything is a wide table recipe, where the fish shares space with potatoes, greens, and eggs.
In many Portuguese families, the dish appears at the consoada, the Christmas dinner.
The preparation is simple, but it requires attention to the doneness of each ingredient and the final olive oil.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of desalted cod
- 800 g of potatoes
- 1 bunch of Portuguese cabbage or butter cabbage
- 4 eggs
- 2 carrots
- 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
- Abundant olive oil
- Sliced garlic optional
- Salt for the vegetables
Preparation method
- Cook potatoes, carrots, and eggs in separate pots or in stages.
- Quickly cook the cabbage to maintain color and texture.
- Scald the cod in hot water until it flakes easily.
- Heat the cooked chickpeas.
- Arrange everything on a large platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil, add sliced garlic if desired, and serve hot.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Cooking everything to the same doneness is the secret to presentation.
- The cod should flake, not fall apart.
- Good quality olive oil makes the dish's sauce.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Brazilian butter cabbage replaces Portuguese cabbage.
- Chickpeas can be omitted or served separately.
Pairing
Portuguese white wine or new olive oil as the protagonist. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink in moderation.
This recipe is an editorial version from Empório Portugal inspired by Portuguese culinary tradition. There are regional and family variations, especially in seasonings, quantities, and preparation methods.
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