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Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
A traditional Portuguese dish, Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá is a delightful blend of salted fish, rich cheeses, and sweet milk.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 500 g of salted cod, dusted
- 200 g of prato cheese
- 200 g of stracchino cheese
- 2 eggs
- 200 ml of milk
- 100 g of flour
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 150 g of potatoes
- 100 g of zucchini
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
Method
- Rinse the cod, dry it, and cut it into small pieces.
- In a pan, heat the oil, add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the cubed potatoes and zucchini, cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the milk, eggs, flour, and cheeses, add salt and pepper.
- Add the cod to the sauce and mix well.
- Check the consistency, if needed, add a bit of milk.
- Pour the preparation into a baking dish, add the cheese in layers and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve hot, accompanied by a good bread.
The story
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá originated during the Great Famine of 1846, when the Portuguese population sought to use every piece of salted cod to survive, creating a rich and nutritious dish.
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