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Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá — traditional dish from Porto, Portugal
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

How to order / say it
Say it Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá — [bah-kahl-YOW ah GO-mesh deh SAH]
Order I'd like the Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, please.
Locally Quero bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, por favor.
Say locally

A casserole made with salt cod, potatoes, onions, and olives.

Why try it?

This classic dish embodies Portugal's long-standing maritime traditions and is a beloved symbol of the nation's culinary use of cod.

How it tastes

Delicate flakes of cod are complemented by the creaminess of potatoes, the sweetness of onions, and the brininess of olives, lifted by a touch of olive oil.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Developed in the late 19th century by Gomes de Sá, this dish pays homage to Porto's connection with the sea and the Portuguese tradition of preserving fish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g salt cod
  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🧄 2 large onions
  • 50 g black olives
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🥚 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 🌿 10 g parsley

Method

  1. 1 Desalt cod by soaking it in water for 24-48 hours, changing water occasionally.
  2. 2 Cook potatoes and cut into slices.
  3. 3 Sauté onions until golden, then add sliced potatoes and cod.
  4. 4 Garnish with olives, eggs, and parsley before serving.
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