Creamy Salt Cod with Potatoes Au Gratin

Creamy Salt Cod with Potatoes Au Gratin

1h
4 servings
Medium

A quick recipe for creamy salt cod, perfect for Sunday lunch, finished with potatoes au gratin topped with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Para o Bacalhau
  • Whole milk
  • Bay leaves
  • Garlic
  • Salt cod loin (frozen)
Para o Refogado
  • Olive oil
  • Onion
  • Cilantro stems
  • Finger hot pepper (or similar mild-medium chili)
Para o Molho
  • All-purpose flour
Finalização
  • Cilantro (leaf)
Para a Montagem
  • Potatoes
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1
cozinhar

Heat the whole milk with the bay leaves and chopped garlic in a saucepan.

5min

Dica: The frozen salt cod loin can go directly into the hot liquid.

2
cozinhar

Cook the salt cod loin until it starts to flake easily, which takes about 10 minutes after it starts boiling.

10min

Dica: Save the cooking milk to use in the sauce.

3
refogar

Prepare the sauté base by heating olive oil and sautéing the onion, garlic, cilantro stems, and hot pepper.

5min

Dica: This sauté base can be used for various preparations.

4
misturar

Add the all-purpose flour to the sauté to form a paste (roux).

1min
5
misturar

Incorporate the reserved milk into the flour paste, mixing well until the flour dissolves and the sauce thickens.

3min

Dica: The sauce should reach a creamy consistency.

6
misturar

Flake the cooked salt cod and fold it into the creamy sauce, finishing with the chopped cilantro.

2min

Dica: This creamy filling can be used in creamy rice or sandwiches.

7
montar

In a baking dish, layer the potatoes (pre-cooked or in layers), and spoon the salt cod cream over the top.

2min

Dica: You can freeze portions of this filling for future use.

8
assar

Top the assembly with grated Parmesan cheese and bake just until golden brown (gratinate).

10min

Dica: Listen for the potatoes bubbling to know when it is ready.

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Allergens Present

Milk Gluten

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

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