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Bacalhau à Braga — traditional dish from Braga, Portugal
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥460kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾34gCarbs
🥑23gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish 🌾 Gluten

Bacalhau à Braga

How to order / say it
Say it Bacalhau à Braga — [Bah-kah-lau ah Brah-gah]
Order I'd like the Bacalhau à Braga, please.
Locally Quero o Bacalhau à Braga, por favor.
Say locally

A traditional codfish dish prepared with sautéed onions and peppers.

Why try it?

Bacalhau à Braga encapsulates the importance of codfish in Portuguese cuisine, showcasing the city's unique take on this national treasure using local ingredient combos.

How it tastes

The dish offers tender, flaky cod with a robust flavor of sautéed onions and peppers, a touch of garlic, and subtle olive oil richness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Braga has a long history linked to codfish, which allegedly dates back to 18th-century sea trade. Over time, this version became a staple, especially during Easter celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g salt cod
  • 🫒 100 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 2 large onion
  • 🥕 1 large red bell pepper
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🌿 2 tbsp parsley
  • 🥕 10 pieces black olives

Method

  1. 1 Soak the codfish to remove excess salt, then pat dry.
  2. 2 Fry the sliced potatoes until golden, set aside.
  3. 3 Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil until soft and fragrant.
  4. 4 Add the codfish to the pan, cooking until it starts to flake.
  5. 5 Serve with potatoes, garnished with parsley and olives.

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