By Edu Costa − On Monday, May 30, 2022, 1 year ago in
Seafood Recipes
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This Portuguese mother-in-law's cod recipe (receita de bacalhau da sogra) is very creamy and delicious.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 40 min |
| Ready In | 55 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 lbs of shredded cod1 package potato straw (small)3 slices of bread1 carrot (large)2 onions (medium)2 garlic cloves2 and 1/2 cups of bechamel sauce3/4 cup of creamOlive oil (to taste)Nutmeg (to taste)Black pepper (to taste)Salt (to taste)
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Directions
- Peel, wash, grate the carrot and put aside.
- Peel and wash the onions and garlic cloves and cut the onions into half moons and mince the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and let it cook until the onion is soft.
- Season with pepper and nutmeg.
- Add the cod and mix.
- Cook over low heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the potato straw and carrot and mix well.
- Pour the cream into a bowl, cut the bread into pieces, add to the cream, then add to the cod preparation.
- Add the béchamel sauce and adjust the seasoning (check if you need to add a little salt).
- Stir well and remove from heat.
- 9. Pour this mixture onto a baking tray and spread it smoothly.
- Place in the oven to brown (about 15 minutes at 200ºC or 390ºF).
- Remove and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas do Mundo Português
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