Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the recipe
Cod toasts reflect the creative economy of Portuguese cuisine: day-old bread, shredded cod, and olive oil.
They work as an appetizer, snack, or social nibble — quick and always well-received.
Ingredients
- 300 g of desalted shredded cod
- 6 slices of sandwich bread or cornbread
- 1 small chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 80 ml of olive oil
- Parsley or coriander
- Pepper and lemon
Preparation method
- Sauté onion and garlic in half of the olive oil.
- Add the shredded cod and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Season with pepper and herbs.
- Toast the slices of bread until crispy.
- Lightly rub with garlic.
- Distribute the cod over each slice.
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Serve with lemon.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Slightly dry bread toasts better.
- Do not overload — a thin layer spreads the flavor better.
- Can gratin for 2 minutes in the oven.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Cornbread gives a more rustic profile.
- Black pepper can be replaced with mild piri-piri.
Pairing
Young or fine green 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 any traditional recipe, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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