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Traditional Portuguese Bacalhau com Natas

A classic Portuguese salted cod casserole with a creamy sauce and potatoes

120 minutes4 servings
Traditional Portuguese Bacalhau com Natas
Photo: Marek Ślusarczyk ( Tupungato ) Photo portfolio · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the cod in water for 48 hours, changing water every 12 hours
  2. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender
  3. Melt butter in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft
  4. Add milk and cream, bring to a simmer
  5. Place cod in a baking dish, cover with potato slices
  6. Pour sauce over the cod and potatoes
  7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes
  8. Season with salt and pepper before serving
  9. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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