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Bacalhau à Narcisa

🇵🇹 A dish from Portugal

Bacalhau à Narcisa, a dish from Portugal
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Bacalhau à Narcisa, also known as bacalhau à minhota or bacalhau à Braga, is a traditional Portuguese cod fish (bacalhau). It consists of fried cod loins, accompanied by thinly sliced potatoes and onions that are fried in the same olive oil as the cod, together with bay leaves and cloves.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientssalt-cured cod, potatoes, onions, olive oil, bay leaves, cloves
🔥Cooking methodfried cod loins with thinly sliced potatoes and onions in the same oil
👅Flavour & stylesavory, mild, comforting, aromatic with bay and clove
🕒When it’s eatenhearty main dish, often festive or special occasions

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Bacalhau à Narcisa come from?
Bacalhau à Narcisa is a dish that originated in Portugal.
What is Bacalhau à Narcisa?
Bacalhau à Narcisa, also known as bacalhau à minhota or bacalhau à Braga, is a traditional Portuguese cod fish (bacalhau). It consists of fried cod loins, accompanied by thinly sliced potatoes and onions that are fried in the same olive oil as the cod, together with bay leaves and cloves.