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Seafood Recipes
Yum Portuguese Cod and Vegetable Gratin Recipe
Yum Portuguese cod and vegetable gratin (bacalhau com legumes gratinado), is a baked dish with shredded cod, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese.
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Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 40 min |
Ready In | 55 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
3 pieces of desalted cod1.1 lbs (500g) potatoes2 onions1 tbsp olive oil1 leek3 garlic cloves1 carrot1 bay leafSalt (to taste)1/2 head of savoy cabbageFresh parsley to taste2.8 oz (80g) grated cheese
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Preparation
- Boil the cod with the peeled and diced potatoes.
- Remove the cod after 10 minutes of boiling, but keep the potatoes boiling for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the skin and bones from the cod.
- Slice the onion and leek into half-moons, finely chop the garlic, grate the carrot, and cut the cabbage into thin strips (julienne).
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and sauté the onion, leek, and garlic in olive oil.
- Add 3 ladles of the cod’s cooking water.
- Once the vegetables soften, add the grated carrot, bay leaf, and salt to taste.
- Stir and then add the cabbage.
- Mix well, cover, and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until tender (add more cod cooking water if needed).
- Mix in the shredded cod and chopped parsley.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the cod and vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with a fork to make a purée.
- Mix the mashed potatoes into the cod mixture so they absorb the vegetable liquid.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
- Bake until golden brown (about 15 to 20 minutes).
Recipe & Photo Credit: Panelinha de Sabores
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