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
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.
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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