Bacalhau C/ Natas Recipe

Soak the Cod

Place salted cod fish in a large bowl and cover it with water. Soak for 24 hours, changing the water several times to remove excess salt.

Prepare the Potatoes

Peel and slice the potatoes thinly, about 1/4 inch thick. Rinse them under cold water and set aside.

Prepare the Onion and Garlic

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Cook the Cod

After soaking, drain the cod and rinse it. Place it in a pot of boiling water for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from water, let cool, and flake into large pieces.

Sauté Onions and Garlic

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Layer the Ingredients

In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom. Add the flaked cod on top, followed by the sautéed onions and garlic. Top with the remaining potato slices.

Prepare the Cream Mixture

In a bowl, combine heavy cream, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

Bake

Dot the top with butter and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over it. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.