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Bacalhau à Brás

Bacalhau à Brás (cod à la Brás), also known as bacalhau dourado (golden bacalhau) is a traditional Portuguese dish prepared with shredded, salted cod, onions, garlic, thin matchstick fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs, topped with black olives and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
1 d
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salted cod
  • 8 oz. matchstick potato chips
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 8 eggs
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chopped parsley
  • black olives

Instructions

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  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  3. Lower the temperature and simmer the cod for about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the cod pieces with a skimmer and onto a plate.
  5. Remove the skin from the cod and shred it.
  6. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  7. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes while stirring.
  8. Add the cod, mix and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  9. Add half of the matchstick chips and mix.
  10. In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  11. Add the eggs to the cod mixture and stir until the eggs are half-cooked.
  12. Add half of the matchstick chips, and stir one last time.
  13. Remove and arrange in a dish.
  14. Garnish with parsley and black olives.