Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Portuguese

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

Tender flakes of bacalhau meld with potatoes, onions, and a drizzle of olive oil, crowned by hard-boiled eggs and black olives.

Medium2 hours

Where it comes from

This dish hails from Porto, devised by José Luís Gomes de Sá, a merchant's son, in the late 19th century, reflecting the city's deep ties to cod fishing.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Proteins

Vegetables

Herbs & Spices

How it's made

  1. 1

    Soak salt cod overnight, then simmer until tender.

  2. 2

    Boil sliced potatoes and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

  4. 4

    Layer potatoes, flaked cod, and onion mixture in a baking dish.

  5. 5

    Bake until golden, then garnish with eggs, olives, and parsley.

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