Bacalhau a Bras (Salt Cod, Eggs and Potatoes)
- 6 ounces bacalhau (salted cod), soaked overnight
- 2 medium white potatoes, peeled
- 1/4 cup lard, duck fat or coconut oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 pinch saffron (about 5 threads)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 ounces black olives (10 to 15 total)
- Gently rinse the salt cod under cold water to remove any surface salt.
- Soak overnight in cold water (12 to 18 hours) in the fridge, changing the water twice.
- Drain the fish, gently rinse again under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Shred the fish into bite-sized strips.
- Using a cheese grater or the grater attachment of a food processor, grate the potatoes into shreds.
- Soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Warm the lard or duck fat in a large skillet on medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add half of the potatoes and pan-fry, stirring often to keep the potatoes from sticking together; remove with a slotted spoon when they turn golden brown, about 5 minutes, and set aside to cool on paper towels.
- Repeat this process with the other half of the potatoes.
- Reduce heat to medium and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the cooking fat.
- Add the chopped onion and saffron to the skillet and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the fish and pepper; gently stir to combine.
- Allow to saute until the fish is softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add half of the fried potatoes, stirring to combine, then pour the beaten eggs over everything.
- Scramble the eggs until cooked, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and the other half of the potatoes; add the black olives and serve.
bacalhau, white potatoes, lard, onion, saffron, black pepper, eggs, handful fresh parsley, black olives
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/bacalhau-bras-salt-cod-eggs-and-potatoes (may not work)