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Bacalhau · Portugal

Portuguese Salted Cod with Mashed Potatoes

A traditional Portuguese dish of salted cod served with potatoes, a staple in Portuguese cuisine.

60 minutes4 servings
Portuguese Salted Cod with Mashed Potatoes
Photo: Francisco Antunes from London, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours.
  2. Cook the potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash them.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  4. Add the cod to the pan and cook until flaky.
  5. Season with parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste.
  6. Serve the cod with mashed potatoes as a traditional Portuguese meal.
  7. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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