Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the recipe
Cod stew combines flakes, potato, and onion in a thick and fragrant broth.
Unlike the dry stew, here the liquid is part of the experience — bread for dipping is almost mandatory.
Ingredients
- 600 g of desalted cod in flakes
- 4 potatoes in pieces
- 2 onions
- 3 ripe tomatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 100 ml of olive oil
- 500 ml of water or broth
- Bay leaf, pepper, and parsley
Preparation method
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add chopped tomato and cook until it breaks down.
- Add potatoes and water.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Add cod flakes.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Adjust broth — it should be thick, not watery.
- Finish with chopped parsley.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Do not boil vigorously after adding the cod.
- Broth can be thickened with a mashed potato.
- Let it rest for five minutes before serving.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- White wine can replace part of the water.
- Red bell pepper adds extra sweetness.
Pairing
Light red or white from Alentejo. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink in moderation.
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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