Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the recipe
Cod Pie is a comforting oven dish, ideal for using up cod flakes in a generous serving.
The soft mash envelops a filling of cod, onion, and olive oil, forming a family dish.
Ingredients
- 600 g of desalted cod flakes
- 1 kg of potatoes
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 80 ml of olive oil
- Milk and butter for the mash
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
- Parsley and pepper
Preparation method
- Cook the potatoes and prepare a firm mash.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add the cod and parsley.
- Layer the mash, filling, and mash.
- Brush the top with egg yolk.
- Bake until golden.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Mash should be firm for easy cutting.
- Cod needs to be well drained.
- Olive oil adds flavor to the filling.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Asterix potatoes help with the mash.
- Fresh cream can enrich the mash.
Pairing
Young Portuguese white wine. 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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