Açorda de Bacalhau
"This is a typical dish from the south of Portugal. My grandmother and my mother cooked it for me, and now I cook it for my daughter. This recipe means a lot to me, it still feeds my body and soul!
Bread that is 2 or 3 days old can be used for this recipe. Ask for 'coentros' when shopping for coriander and 'alhos' when looking for garlic."
Submitted by: Rosália Lana, owner of property 89512 in Armação de Pêra, Algarve.
Ingredients (Serves 2):
300g dried cod fish, cut into small pieces
2 eggs
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
A handful of fresh coriander, chopped
4-5 slices artisan bread (this can be found in most Portuguese shops)
How to cook this dish:
1. Wash the cod in cold water to get rid of as much salt as possible.
2. Bring 1½ litres of water to the boil in a large pan and add the cod.
3. Add the eggs, still in their shells, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the garlic, coriander and olive oil with a wooden spoon, mixing well to combine the flavours.
5. Remove the eggs from the pan.
6. Chop the bread into small pieces and add to the olive oil mixture. Do not mix too much.
7. Add the oil and bread mixture to the cod and turn off the heat. Stir gently.
8. Slice the boiled eggs and place on top of the soup (alternatively, you can poach the eggs instead and place these on top whole before serving).
9. Leave to cool for 5 minutes and serve.
2. Bring 1½ litres of water to the boil in a large pan and add the cod.
3. Add the eggs, still in their shells, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the garlic, coriander and olive oil with a wooden spoon, mixing well to combine the flavours.
5. Remove the eggs from the pan.
6. Chop the bread into small pieces and add to the olive oil mixture. Do not mix too much.
7. Add the oil and bread mixture to the cod and turn off the heat. Stir gently.
8. Slice the boiled eggs and place on top of the soup (alternatively, you can poach the eggs instead and place these on top whole before serving).
9. Leave to cool for 5 minutes and serve.
Serve with:
Black and green olives seasoned with olive oil and garlic.
Property 89512 is a two bedroom apartment with balcony and sea views, on a family-friendly complex, just 250 metres from the beach; a perfect base for sun worshippers. Armação de Pêra is just 15 minutes from Albufeira, although the complex has everything guests could need, including a communal pool, bar, restaurant and gardens.
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