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Bacalhau com Batata Doce e Alho

A hearty Portuguese dish featuring salted cod, sweet potatoes, and garlic, slow-cooked to perfection with a savory aroma.

30 minutes4 servings
Bacalhau com Batata Doce e Alho
Photo: Bernt Rostad from Oslo, Norway · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the cod in water for 24 hours, changing water every 6 hours.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Place the soaked cod on top of the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cover.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the cod is flaky and the potatoes are tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  7. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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