4.8 from 27 votes
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.