Morschél Family Codfish

Morschél Family Codfish

45min
1 servings
Easy

A family Easter tradition, this codfish casserole is prepared in layers with sautéed vegetables, potatoes, eggs, and olives, finished in the oven.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • slice de Onion
  • Water
  • Yellow bell pepper
  • Red bell pepper
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Tomato paste
  • slice de Potato
  • slice de Hard-boiled egg
  • Green olives
  • Black olives
  • Ribeir Alves cod fillet

Instructions

1
refogar

In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the sliced onion.

3min

Dica: Sauté until the onion turns a rosy color, maintaining a firm (al dente) texture.

2
refogar

Add the bell peppers (yellow and red) to the sautéed onions and continue cooking until the vegetables soften slightly.

4min

Dica: The vegetables should be lightly cooked, as they will finish baking in the oven.

3
temperar

Season the sautéed vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.

30s

Dica: Adjust salt as needed.

4
misturar

Add the tomato paste and a little water to the sauté. Mix just enough to coat all the vegetables.

1min

Dica: The goal is not to make a thick sauce, but just to moisten the vegetables.

5
montar

Line the bottom of a baking dish with a layer of the sautéed vegetables, a little olive oil, slices of partially cooked potato, and slices of hard-boiled egg.

3min

Dica: If using extra salt, add a bit more when layering.

6
adicionar

Spread the olives (green and black) over the assembled layer and drizzle generously with olive oil.

1min

Dica: Be generous with the olive oil in this step.

7
acomodar

Place the cod fillet (already desalted and ready to use) over the layers of vegetables and accompaniments, fitting it carefully.

2min

Dica: Try to create a space so the cod fits snugly in the dish.

8
finalizar

Finish by covering the codfish with more olive oil and olives.

1min
9
assar

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180ºC) for approximately 25 minutes to finish cooking.

25min
180°C

Dica: If the vegetables still need more cooking, continue baking, but be careful not to dry out the codfish.

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Allergens Present

Egg

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    147 kcal7%
  • Carbohydrates
    8 g3%
  • Protein
    6 g8%
  • Total Fat
    11 g19%
  • Dietary Fiber
    1 g5%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

forno

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