Bacalhau com Natas

Indulge in Bacalhau com Natas, a creamy Portuguese classic that layers tender salted cod with golden potatoes, rich heavy cream, and aromatic garlic. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering.

• 400 g salted cod (bacalhau)
• 500 g potatoes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste black pepper
• to taste nutmeg

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a pot, boil the soaked cod for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, and then flake the cod into pieces, removing any bones.

3. 3

   In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the flaked cod to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg if desired.

5. 5

   In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom. Top with the cod mixture and then layer the remaining potatoes on top.

6. 6

   Pour the heavy cream evenly over the layered dish, ensuring it covers all the potatoes.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve hot.