Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Portuguese Codfish with Cream (Bacalhau com Natas) :)

Hi All you Amazing People! :) 
This dish looks a bit strange, although it is really good; it does take a while to make,but you will not regret the time spent on it :)
I hope you are daring enough to make it, and ENJOY! 
Thank You  everyone! :)
Yiri Cardoso :)

Bacalhau Com Natas
Ingredients:
12 ounces dried salted cod fish
Vegetable oil for frying
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into very small cubes
½ cup olive oil
1 large onion, sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup hot milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
Salt and ground pepper to taste
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Soak the dried salted cod in cold water with the skin side up for 24 hours, changing the water about 4 times. Drain and discard the water.
  2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Place the cod in a pan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the cod from the pan; remove and discard the skin and bones. Cut the cod into chunks and set aside.
  4. Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, fry the potatoes in the hot oil until just cooked, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  5. Pour the olive oil into a Dutch oven or heat-proof casserole dish over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cod and cook another 3 minutes; stir the potatoes into the mixture and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Melt the butter in a separate pan over medium-low heat; vigorously stir the flour into the melted butter. Slowly stream the hot milk into the mixture while stirring; cook and stir until thick. Season with the nutmeg. Pour into the casserole with 1 1/3 cups cream; stir to coat. Allow the mixture to simmer together for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining 2/3 cup cream over the mixture; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

                                                                         Enjoy! :)

Credit for this recipe goes to this site.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/codfish-with-cream/





























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