Churrasco de bacalhau (Brazilian salted cod BBQ)
1 day 20 min
My grandmother and mother made bacalao (salted cod) this way. Note that the cod needs at least 24 hours soaking to remove the salt.
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Ingredients
Serves: 5
- 1kg bacalao (salted cod)
- 6 large potatoes
- 1kg warm water
- 6 medium onions
- 4 peppers, colour of your choice
- minced parsley
- minced chives
- pitted olives
- 250ml coconut milk
Method
Prep:20min ›
Extra time:1day soaking ›
Ready in:1day20min
- Immerse the cod in a bowl with cold water and let it soak for a minimum of 24 hours, changing and refreshing the water several times during the soaking period. Drain and dry with kitchen towels.
- Preheat your oven grill or barbecue.
- Place a large sheet of aluminium foil on your kitchen counter.
- Place the fish over the potatoes.
- Cut onions into thick slices and place on top of the fish.
- Remove seeds from peppers and cut into strips, not too thin.
- Sprinkle with parsley, chives and olives, and drizzle with coconut milk.
- Seal the foil, wrapping it tightly around its contents to make a compact packet.
- Place on the grill and grill till the potatoes are soft, about 30 to 50 minutes.
