Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás – Salted Cod with Potatoes and Eggs

A popular Portuguese dish made from shredded salted cod, fried potatoes, onions, and scrambled eggs, garnished with parsley and black olives.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

* 400g salted cod, soaked and shredded
* 300g thinly sliced potatoes (matchstick size)
* 1 onion, finely sliced
* 4 eggs, beaten
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* Olive oil
* Fresh parsley, black olives
* Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Soak cod for 24-48 hours, changing water. Drain and shred.
2. Fry potatoes until golden and crispy; drain on paper towels.
3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
4. Add cod and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in potatoes, then beaten eggs; cook gently while stirring until eggs set but remain creamy.
6. Garnish with parsley and black olives.

Portuguese Tip:
Use good quality olive oil for the authentic flavor.