Bacalhau

Bacalhau is a traditional Portuguese fish dish. Very simple with basic ingredients but is so tasty you will want more...

Ingredients:

300g Skinless Bacalhau (Soaked over night, change the water atleast twice if it very salty)
5 eggs
3-4 big potatoes
4 onions, finely sliced
3-4 flakes garlic, finely chopped
handful of chopped coriander
8-10 tbsp olive oil ( Make sure you use a very good branded one)
Freshly crushed pepper & salt for seasoning

Method:

1. Boil the potatoes until nearly cooked , cut into chunks.

2. Boil the eggs, once cooked slice thinly .

3. Boil the bacalhau (if it does have the skin, peel it off), shred into fine pieces (can be easily done with a fork)

4. In a pan heat olive oil, add garlic and onions , fry until translucent (do not overcook). Place into a bowl and cover with a lid.

5. In the same pan fry the shredded bacalhau, add olive oil if required. Place into the bowl containing the onions, & cover.

6. In the same pan then fry the potatoes add salt and crushed pepper. Once cooked add to the covered mixture in the bowl, mix all the ingredients, add pepper and salt if required.

7. Add the sliced eggs and coriander, mix well. Add little olive oil, season and serve. Can be eaten hot or cold.