Soaked salt cod, potatoes, onions, bechamel, cream, and cheese bake into Portugal's creamy cod casserole.
45 min prep 45 min cook 1440 min rest
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Soak the salt cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water several times.
Boil the cod for 8 minutes and remove the skin and bones.
Dice the potatoes small and boil for 10 minutes so they stay firm.
Soften the onions and garlic in olive oil for 8 minutes.
Mix the cod and potatoes with the onions.
Make a smooth sauce with the butter, flour, milk, cream, and nutmeg.
Combine the fish mixture with the sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake at 190°C for 25 minutes, until browned.
💡 Tip: Soaking the salt cod for 24 hours and changing the water several times gives balanced salinity.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot from the oven with green salad and lemon wedges.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~610
kcal calories
34
g protein
48
g carbs
32
g fat
7.2g
Sugar
3.9g
Fiber
204.7mg
Sodium
15.7g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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