Portuguese Cod Soufflé (Bacalhau com Creme)

1. Begin by soaking the cod in a bowl of cold water, after 24-48 hours, drain the cod, rinse, and drain again (do this process 2 to 3 times).
2. Now remove the bones and skin, shred the cod into small pieces and set aside in a bowl.
3. Add the garlic cloves, leeks, and chopped onions to a frying pan and saute them in the olive oil.
4. Add the shredded cod to the pan and let it cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and stir it well.
6. Add the filling to the premade pie crust.
7. Separately, mix the eggs with the milk, flour, and heavy cream until it reaches a smooth and even consistency.
8. Pour this mixture over the premade crust.
9. Bake at 180°C or 355°F for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
10. Once done, remove from the oven, let it cool for about 15 minutes and then serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com