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Bacalhau à Brás with Caramelized Onions

A traditional Portuguese dish with a sweet and savory twist, using caramelized onions for added depth.

60 minutes4 servings
Bacalhau à Brás with Caramelized Onions
Photo: Fpenteado at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours to remove excess salt.
  2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, then mash them.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil until caramelized.
  4. Add the mashed potatoes and mix well with the onions and garlic.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the beaten eggs over the potato mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the mixture until golden brown on both sides.
  8. Top with a squeeze of lemon before serving.
  9. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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