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Traditional Portuguese Salted Cod with Potatoes and Eggs

A classic Portuguese dish featuring salted cod, potatoes, and eggs, cooked in a rich sauce.

60 minutes4 servings
Traditional Portuguese Salted Cod with Potatoes and Eggs
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. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook until the whites are set.
  7. Serve the cod with the potatoes and a sprinkle of parsley.
  8. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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