Gomes de Sá-style Cod

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Place 500 g of cod in a pot with boiling water and 1 bay leaf. Boil for 10 minutes.

   Timer · 10 min
2. 2
   Step 2

   Remove the cod, let it cool, remove the skin and bones, and flake it coarsely.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Peel 400 g of potatoes, cut them into small cubes, and boil them in salted water until tender.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Boil 4 eggs in boiling water for 10 minutes to make them hard-boiled.

   Timer · 10 min
5. 5
   Step 5

   Peel and mince 3 cloves of garlic and slice 3 onions into thin half-moons.

6. 6
   Step 6

   In a large skillet, heat 150 ml of olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Add the boiled and drained potatoes to the onion mixture and toss gently.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Add the flaked cod to the mixture and season with 1 teaspoon of white pepper and salt to taste.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Let the mixture simmer over low heat for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld.

   Timer · 5 min
10. 10
    Step 10

    Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them into quarters.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Arrange the cod on a serving platter and garnish with the eggs, 16 pitted black olives, and chopped parsley.