Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Porto's salt cod and potato bake with onions, boiled eggs and olives, soaked in good olive oil.
- Time1 hr plus soaking
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.25 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the salt cod in plenty of cold water in the fridge for 24 to 48 hours, changing the water 3 or 4 times. Taste a flake: it should be pleasantly salty, not harsh.
- 2
Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes until tender, then peel and slice thickly. Hard boil the eggs for 9 minutes, cool, peel and quarter.
20 min - 3
Poach the cod in simmering water for 5 minutes. Drain, flake and discard skin and bones.
5 min - 4
Cook the onion and garlic in 3 tbsp of the oil for 12 minutes until very soft.
12 min - 5
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Layer potato, cod and onion in a baking dish, and drizzle with the remaining oil.
- 6
Bake for 15 minutes. Top with egg, olives, parsley and pepper and serve hot.
15 min
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