Portuguese Style Tasty Bacalhau à Espanhola


Ingredients
2 large pieces of soaked codfish (salt cod)1.3 lbs (600 grams) of parboiled potatoes, sliced into rounds1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips (optional)1 large onion, sliced into rings3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 ripe tomato, sliced3.4 fl oz of extra virgin olive oil3 bay leaves3.4 fl oz of white wineSalt to tasteOlives for garnish
Preparation

  1. In a pot, heat the olive oil.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and bay leaves.
  3. Season lightly with salt and sauté until the onion softens.
  4. Place the codfish on top of the onion mixture and fry for a few minutes.
  5. Deglaze with white wine and let it simmer for 2 more minutes.
  6. Transfer the codfish and onion mixture to a baking dish.
  7. Add the sliced potatoes and tomato rounds on top.
  8. Adjust salt and season with pepper to taste.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 25 minutes.
  10. Garnish with olives and serve warm.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Receita de Bacalhau

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 45 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4