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Salt Cod Stew (Bacalhoada) recipe

Easy Salt Cod Stew (Bacalhoada) Recipe with Bold, Comfort Flavors

A delightful Salt Cod Stew (Bacalhoada) featuring salted cod, potatoes, and olives for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 kg Salted Cod soak and change water 24-48 hours to remove excess salt
  • 4 medium Potatoes choose waxy potatoes
  • 2 medium Onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 cup Black Olives pitted
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs quartered
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread for soaking up the broth

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak Cod: Place salted cod in a large bowl, cover with water, and refrigerate for 48 hours, changing water every 8–12 hours.
  2. Boil Potatoes: Cut potatoes into chunks and simmer in lightly salted water for 10–12 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat, cook onions and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft and golden.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add drained cod, potatoes, olives, and bay leaves to the pot, then pour just enough water to cover everything.
  5. Simmer Stew: Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until flavors meld.
  6. Finish and Garnish: Stir in chopped parsley, season with black pepper, transfer to a serving dish, top with quartered eggs, and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Let the stew sit for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

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