Learn how to make Bacalhau à Brás, a traditional Portuguese cod recipe prepared with salt cod, crispy potatoes, and creamy eggs. A comforting dish with an incredible blend of rich and delicious flavors.
Bacalhau à Brás is one of Portugal’s most beloved dishes! This flavorful recipe combines classic Portuguese ingredients such as cod, olive oil, onions, potatoes, garlic, and coriander (or parsley), into a delicious and comforting meal. Imagine all these classic and simple ingredients combined in a perfectly balanced dish! This easy, step-by-step recipe shows you how to prepare this traditional and comfort dish at home, full of authentic Portuguese flavor.
It's one of those recipes that is impossible to resist, I bet there won't be any left for the next day! But if you have any leftovers or want to save the recipe for another time, let it cool completely and store the cod in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Surprise your family and make this delicious and traditional Portuguese cod recipe for dinner! To give it a finishing touch, season with chopped coriander (or chopped parsley) and black olives. I bet this won't be the last time you make this delicious Bacalhau à Brás! If you're looking for Dinners in 30 minutes or less for busy weekdays, check out this Creamy tuna pasta, Portuguese beef and onions, Easy black-eyed pea salad, Easy 25-minute bacon carbonara and many other recipes that you can find on our website. You can also find this recipe in 25 cod recipes you need to try.
INGREDIENTS FOR BACALHAU À BRÁS (PORTUGUESE 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 minced garlic - To sauté and flavor.
- Potatoes - Fried potatoes cut into thin sticks.
- Eggs and egg yolk - Ingredients that add flavor and creaminess to the recipe.
- Salt, pepper and chopped coriander - To season and flavor.
- Vegetable oil - To fry the potatoes.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this bacalhau à Brás recipe.
HOW TO MAKE BACALHAU À BRÁS RECIPE (PORTUGUESE COD, POTATOES AND EGGS)
Step 1: Cook the cod in a large saucepan with water for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Remove the cod from the pan with a skimmer. Remove the skin and bones and flake it with a fork, set aside. Season with pepper and set aside.
Step 3: Peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into thin sticks. Season with salt and fry the potatoes in hot oil. Fry until lightly golden.
Step 4: Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Step 5: Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 6: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and the minced garlic. Sauté over 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 7: Gently mix the fries into 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 8: Turn off the heat. Mix the chopped coriander and the egg yolk and serve.
TIPS
1. Sauté the olive oil, chopped onion and the chopped garlic over low heat.
2. For a creamier recipe, use at least 2 to 3 eggs.
3. Cut the potatoes into thin sticks.
4. For perfectly crispy potatoes, cut them into thin sticks.
5. Before adding the beaten eggs, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly to prevent the eggs from scrambling (eggs should remain soft and creamy, not scrambled).
6. Allow the cod to soak for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 to 12 hours (the soaking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the quantity of salt the cod have).
FAQs
What is Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Cod with Eggs and Potatoes)?
A traditional Portuguese dish made with salt cod, fries and eggs.
Can I use fresh cod instead of salt cod?
Absolutely! Using salt cod is the traditional method and adds extra flavor, but you can also make this recipe with fresh cod. If you choose fresh cod, be sure to season it with a little salt.
Can I use store-bought salted potato sticks?
Absolutely! While it’s not the traditional way to make Bacalhau à Brás, using store-bought salted potato sticks is a great shortcut that saves time and effort without compromising flavor.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
- Traditional baked cod
- Salt cod rice with poached eggs
- Homemade salt cod with cream
- Portuguese cod stew
- Pastéis de bacalhau (Salt cod fritters)
- Cod fish pie with mashed potato
- Bacalhau à Brás com camarão (Salt cod, potatoes, eggs and shrimp)
- Portuguese cod bread soup
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Bacalhau à Brás Recipe (Portuguese Cod, Potatoes and Eggs)
Learn how to make Bacalhau à Brás, a traditional Portuguese cod recipe prepared with salt cod, crispy potatoes, and creamy eggs. A comforting dish with an incredible blend of rich and delicious flavors.
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- 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)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Coriander (to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cook the cod in a large saucepan with water for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the cod from the pan with a skimmer. Remove the skin and bones and flake it with a fork, set aside. Season with pepper and set aside.
- Peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into thin sticks. Season with salt and fry the potatoes in hot oil. Fry until lightly golden.
- Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and the minced garlic. Sauté over 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.
- Add the fries and gently mix into 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.
- Turn off the heat. Mix the chopped coriander and the egg yolk and serve.
