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Portuguese Salted Cod with Tomato and Onion Sauce

A variation of the traditional dish, focusing on the rich tomato and onion sauce that complements the cod.

50 minutes4 servings
Portuguese Salted Cod with Tomato and Onion Sauce
Photo: Adriao · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours to remove excess salt.
  2. In a pot, cook the potatoes until tender, then set aside.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened.
  5. Add the cod to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked potatoes and mix well.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
  8. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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