Portuguese Cod Stew

This is one of our favorite cod recipes. Why? It's a simple recipe that practically cooks itself, just add all the ingredients to the pan and let it cook.

If you like traditional recipes full of flavors and colors, this delicious Portuguese cod stew is definitely a recipe you need to try! It's a healthy, comforting meal, perfect for any occasion, especially on cold winter days.

It's a delicious and easy dinner that you can make right away, you only need 15 minutes of your time to prepare the recipe and then just wait for it to cook in the pan!

If you are looking for simple cod recipes, check out this delicious and Easy baked cod with potatoes, Portuguese salt cod fritters (Pataniscas de bacalhau), Salt cod rice with poached eggs, Portuguese cod bread soup and many other recipes that you will find on our website!

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE COD STEW

Step 1: Cut the cod steaks into pieces.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the sliced onion, peeled potatoes cut in halves, cod, peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks, peppers cut into strips, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, white wine and olive oil.

Step 3: Cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and serve.

RECIPE TIPS

1. To give the recipe a little more color and flavor, you can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of tomato pulp.

2. If you have leftovers, store the cod stew in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms).

3. To give the recipe a little more flavor, you can season it with chopped parsley or chopped coriander.

4. If you don't have salt cod, you can replace it with another type of fish (Suggestion: Hake or cuttlefish).

TIPS FOR 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.

Portuguese Cod Stew

This comforting and simple Portuguese cod stew recipe is a meal cooked in a delicious broth full of delicious flavors! You don't need to be a great cook to make this recipe, just add the ingredients to the pan and let it cook!

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Category:Main dishes, Recipes, Salt cod, Traditional Portuguese recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:15 m
Cook Time:1:15 h
Total Time:1:30 h
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Ingredients
• About 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) salt cod, soaked for 24 hours
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) white wine
• Pepper (to taste)
• 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) small potatoes
• 1/2 red pepper
• 1/2 green pepper
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Salt (to taste)
Directions
1. Cut the cod steaks into pieces.
2. In a large saucepan, add the sliced onion, peeled potatoes cut in halves, cod, peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks, peppers cut into strips, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, white wine and olive oil.
3. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and serve.
Portuguese Cod Stew
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 699
Total Fat 26.5 g(41%)
Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
Cholesterol 138 mg(46%)
Sodium 260 mg(11%)
Total Carbohydrate 53 g(18%)
Protein 63.5 g