Bacalhau à Brás

Method

1. 1
   • salt cod 500 g

   Soak and flake the cod — If not already done, soak the salt cod in cold water for 24-48 hours, changing the water several times, then drain, remove any skin and bones, and shred into flakes.

2. 2
   • potato 800 g
   • vegetable oil 1 l

   Fry the potato matchsticks — Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry the potato matchsticks in batches until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

   ⏱10 min
3. 3
   • salt cod 500 g
   • onion 2
   • garlic 3
   • olive oil 4 tbsp

   Sauté onion and cod — Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden. Add the shredded cod and cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently.

   ⏱10 min
4. 4
   • potato 800 g
   • egg 6

   Fold in potatoes and eggs — Fold in the fried potatoes, then pour in the beaten eggs. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until the eggs are just set but still creamy — do not overcook.

   ⏱5 min
5. 5
   • salt cod 500 g
   • olive oil 4 tbsp
   • black olives 80 g
   • fresh parsley 3 tbsp
   • black pepper to taste
   • salt to taste

   Season, garnish and serve — Season with pepper (the cod and olives usually add enough salt), scatter with black olives and parsley, and serve immediately.