Bacalhau à zé do pipo is a typically Portuguese recipe based on a mixture of cod, onions and mashed potatoes.
But, without a doubt, the big difference in this recipe is the use of milk for pre-preparation, which brings more creaminess to the preparation.
Even though it is a recipe to be made in stages, you will realize that it is still simple and easy to make.
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
A classic cod recipe that is delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
500 g cod; 1/2 liter of milk; 1 bay leaf; 4 cloves of garlic; 450 g of potatoes; 1/2 tablespoon of butter; 1 large onion; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1/2 cup of fresh parsley; Mayonnaise or cottage cheese; Black olives; nutmeg, pepper and salt to taste.
Instructions
Start by boiling the desalted cod in milk. Add 2 cloves of garlic and the bay leaf and over low heat, let it cook for a few minutes; Meanwhile, cook the potatoes until they are very soft; After this time, remove the cod, wait for it to cool, shred and reserve the milk that we will use in other preparation steps;So, let’s make the puree. To do this, start by sautéing the remaining garlic with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and butter. When it is more golden, add the already mashed potato and season with nutmeg, pepper and salt; Little by little, add the milk until the puree is very creamy, but firmer; In a frying pan, add the rest of the oil and the onion cut into very thin slices. Over low heat, let it cook until it starts to become soft, but without browning. Then, add the milk from cooking the cod, we used approximately 1/2 cup, and let it cook until the onion absorbs much of the milk and forms a very thick broth; Immediately after, off the heat, mix the shredded cod to prepare the cod. onion, add salt and pepper and finish with fresh parsley; Finally, let’s get to the assembly! Add a little olive oil to the tray, make a layer
How do I choose the best cod for my recipe?
If you are going to prepare Bacalhau à zé do pipo for the first time, you may be wondering how to choose the best type of fish for the recipe. Likewise, you may want to know how to desalt fish correctly.
To do this, we have prepared a complete guide to teach you everything you need to know about pre-preparing cod. Click here and check it out.
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