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Portuguese🍳 Medium

Bacalhau com Natas

1h 15mtotal
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
4servings
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A classic Portuguese comfort dish consisting of layered salted cod, fried potatoes, and onions in a rich, creamy béchamel sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 500 grams Salted cod (soaked and shredded)
  • 800 grams Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 large Onions (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 200 ml Heavy cream (natas)
  • 500 ml Whole milk
  • 50 grams Butter
  • 50 grams All-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg, salt, and black pepper
  • 50 grams Grated cheese (optional)(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Deep fry or air fry the cubed potatoes until lightly golden but not too crunchy, then set aside on paper towels.

  2. 2

    In a large pan, sauté the sliced onions and minced garlic in olive oil until soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the shredded cod to the onions and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    In a separate saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux, and gradually add milk while whisking to create a smooth béchamel sauce.

  5. 5

    Stir the heavy cream into the béchamel sauce and season with salt, pepper, and a generous pinch of nutmeg.

  6. 6

    Mix the fried potatoes and the cod-onion mixture together in a large bowl, then fold in two-thirds of the cream sauce.

  7. 7

    Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, pour the remaining sauce over the top, and sprinkle with cheese if desired.

  8. 8

    Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition per Serving

640

Calories

32g

Protein

48g

Carbs

36g

Fat

4g

Fiber

6g

Sugar

1100mg

Sodium

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