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Bacalhau à Minhota with Tomato Sauce

A variation of the traditional Portuguese dish of salted cod with potatoes, eggs, and olive oil, served with a rich tomato sauce.

65 minutes4 servings
Bacalhau à Minhota with Tomato Sauce
Photo: User:Adriao · CC BY-SA 2.5

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours.
  2. Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them.
  3. In a pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook until they form a sauce.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
  6. Serve the cod on top of the potato mixture, garnished with boiled eggs and the tomato sauce.
  7. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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