Salt cod, potatoes and eggs (Bacalhau à Brás)

If you like cod you will love this recipe of salt cod, potatoes and eggs! It's a simple and delicious recipe. It's perfect to serve at a dinner with friends. Bon appetit!!!

Salt cod, potatoes and eggs on a dish bowl

Salt cod, potatoes and eggs on a dish bowl

INGREDIENTS FOR SALT COD, POTATOES AND EGGS

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Cod - Salt cod, soaked for 24 hours.
  • Olive oil, chopped onion and chopped garlic - For sautéing. Ingredientes that add flavor to the recipe.
  • Potatoes - Fried potatoes cut into thin sticks.
  • Eggs and egg yolk - Add creaminess to the recipe.
  • Salt, pepper and chopped coriander - For seasoning.
  • Vegetable oil - For frying the potatoes.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE SALT COD, POTATOES AND EGGS

Step 1: Cook the cod in a saucepan with water. When the cod is cooked, drain it, remove the skin and bones and flake it with a fork. Season with a little pepper and set aside.

Step 2: Meanwhile, peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into thin sticks. Season with salt and fry the potatoes in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.

Step 3: Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.

Step 4: Whisk the eggs in a bowl and set aside.

Step 5: In a saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and the chopped garlic. Sauté on a low heat until the onion start to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the flaked cod, stir and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6: Add the fried potatoes and mix gently in the cod. Remove briefly the pan from heat and let cool slightly. Pour the beaten eggs, mix well and place back the pan over low heat for more 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 7: Turn off the heat. Mix the chopped coriander and the egg yolk and serve.

Salt cod, potatoes and eggs on a dish bowl

TIPS TO SOAK THE COD

1. Rinse the cod under cold water.

2. Place the cod with the skin facing up in a large bowl and cover it with cold water.

3. Allow the cod to soak for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 to 12 hours.

4. After 24 hours, taste a small piece of the cod to check for saltiness. If it is still too salty, continue soaking and changing the water until it reaches your desired level of saltiness.

5. The soaking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the quantity of salt the cod have.

Salt cod, potatoes and eggs (Bacalhau à Brás)

Salt cod, potatoes and eggs on a dish bowl

If you like cod you will love this recipe of salt cod, potatoes and eggs! It's a simple and delicious recipe. It's perfect to serve at a dinner with friends. Bon appetit!!!

4.00 from 4 reviews


    Servings: 4
    Prep Time:15 m
    Cook Time:35 m
    Total Time:50 m

    Ingredients

    • 750 grams (1 2/3 pounds) salt cod, soaked for 24 hours
    • 1 medium onion
    • 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
    • 3 cloves of garlic
    • 700 grams (1 1/2 pounds) potatoes
    • 2 to 3 eggs
    • 1 egg yolk
    • Salt (to taste)
    • Pepper (to taste)
    • Coriander (to taste)
    • Vegetable oil for frying

    Directions

    1. Cook the cod in a saucepan with water. When the cod is cooked, drain it, remove the skin and bones and flake it with a fork. Season with a little pepper and set aside.
    2. Meanwhile, peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into thin sticks. Season with salt and fry the potatoes in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
    3. Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
    4. Whisk the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
    5. In a saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and the chopped garlic. Sauté on a low heat until the onion start to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the flaked cod, stir and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    6. Add the fried potatoes and mix gently in the cod. Remove briefly the pan from heat and let cool slightly. Pour the beaten eggs, mix well and place back the pan over low heat for more 2 to 3 minutes.
    7. Turn off the heat. Mix the chopped coriander and the egg yolk and serve.
    Salt cod, potatoes and eggs (Bacalhau à Brás)
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 4
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 449
    Total Fat 15 g(23%)
    Saturated Fat 2.5 g(12%)
    Cholesterol 144 mg(48%)
    Sodium 212 mg(9%)
    Total Carbohydrate 31 g(10%)
    Protein 47.5 g
     

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