Christmas Eve Cod ~ Bacalhau da Consoada

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 to 8 servings

  • Calories

    796 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Portuguese

Christmas Eve Cod ~ Bacalhau da Consoada

This Portuguese Christmas Eve cod, called bacalhau de consoada, calls for salt cod, potatoes, cabbage and hard-boiled eggs. it's a simple, humble, traditional dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds salt cod cut into 6 or 8 fillets, soaked for 24 hours
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes boiled in their skins and peeled while still hot
  • 1 large head cabbage cut into 8 pieces (or 8 large kale leaves), blanched until just tender
  • 12 hard-boiled eggs sliced in half

For the sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil per person
  • 1 clove garlic per person, minced
  • 1 teaspoon wine vinegar per person (or less to taste)
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Instructions

  1. Fill with a large pot with enough boiling water to cover the fish by several inches. Cover the pan with a heavy dishtowel and leave the cod to soak in the hot water for 30 minutes. (If the fish isn't cooked fully, simmer gently until finished.) Drain the cod, and remove any bits of skin or bone.
  2. To make the sauce, bring the oil and garlic to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from the heat, add the vinegar, beat well and serve in a sauceboat.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 796kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 113g (226%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 603mg (201%) Sodium 10798mg (450%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 796 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 796kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 113g 226%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 603mg 201%
Sodium 10798mg 450%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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