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Traditional Portuguese Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo

A classic Portuguese dish featuring salted cod, potatoes, eggs, and onions baked to perfection

180 minutes4 servings
Traditional Portuguese Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo
Photo: Javier Lastras from España/Spain · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 48 hours, changing water every 12 hours to remove excess salt
  2. Cook the potatoes in their skins until tender, then peel and slice them
  3. In a large bowl, mix the cooked potatoes with chopped onion, garlic, and olive oil
  4. Beat the eggs and add them to the potato mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper
  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
  6. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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