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Portuguese Salted Cod with Cornbread

A traditional Portuguese meal featuring salted cod and a side of cornbread, perfect for a hearty dinner.

120 minutes4 servings
Portuguese Salted Cod with Cornbread
Photo: Javier Lastras from España/Spain · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 48 hours, changing water every 12 hours to remove excess salt.
  2. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add egg, milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing to form a dough.
  4. Roll out the dough and cut into small rounds. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  5. Serve the cod with the cornbread on the side.
  6. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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