Bacalhau com Natas

Name: Bacalhau com Natas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 lb dried salt cod (bacalhau), soaked; 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Flaked salt cod, sliced potatoes, and onions layered in a baking dish under a blanket of cream, a comfort dish from Portuguese home kitchens. Plan ahead: soak the salt cod for 24 to 48 hours.

80 minMediumServes 4750 cal/serving

PortugueseDinnerStovetop and OvenPescatarianGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb dried salt cod (bacalhau), soaked
1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1

Soak 1 lb dried salt cod (bacalhau) in cold water for 24 to 48 hours, changing the water 3 times. Drain it well.
2

Cover 1 lb dried salt cod (bacalhau) with fresh water in a pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and poach 10 minutes, until it flakes and reaches 145°F inside. Cool, then remove the skin and bones and flake the fish.
3

Boil 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, sliced, in plain water for 15 minutes, until just tender. Drain, cool slightly, and slice into rounds.
4

Heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, for 12 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden. Add 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and cook 1 minute more.
5

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Layer half of 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, half of the flaked cod, and half of the onion mixture. Repeat the layers.
6

Pour 1 cup heavy cream over the top and season with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. The cod is salty, so add no other salt. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
7

Scatter 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley over the top and serve hot.

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What is Bacalhau com Natas?

Flaked salt cod, sliced potatoes, and onions layered in a baking dish under a blanket of cream, a comfort dish from Portuguese home kitchens. Plan ahead: soak the salt cod for 24 to 48 hours. This reference files it under Portuguese dinner: made on the stovetop and in the oven, rated medium and about 80 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Bacalhau com Natas?

As written, 80 minutes: 30 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 48 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What oven temperature does Bacalhau com Natas need?

For Bacalhau com Natas, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 400 F (about 205 C) in step 5.

Is there a substitute for heavy cream in Bacalhau com Natas?

The entry for Bacalhau com Natas calls for 1 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Does Bacalhau com Natas contain fish?

Yes: 1 lb dried salt cod (bacalhau), soaked. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Bacalhau com Natas can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 1. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 48 hours: "Soak 1 lb dried salt cod (bacalhau) in cold water for 24 to 48 hours, changing the water 3 times." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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