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Bacalhau à Brás
Soak salt cod, changing water, until it is pleasantly salty, 24 hours. Shred. Fry potato straws gold. Soften onion.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Bacalhau à Brás take?
24 hr 40 min all in — 20 min prep, 20 min cook, 24 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 pans. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Salt cod → Fresh white fish. Name it. You lose the cured depth.
Any tips from this recipe?
Fresh cod: salt it lightly and skip the soak. Call it à Brás-ish. The eggs should be glossy, not a dry scramble.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.