Codfish with Cream

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Boil the 500 g of codfish in boiling water for 10 minutes.

   Timer · 10 min
2. 2
   Step 2

   Drain the codfish, remove the skin and bones, and flake it.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Peel and cut 750 g of potatoes into small cubes.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Fry the potatoes in hot oil until golden brown.

5. 5
   Step 5

   In a frying pan, sauté 2 chopped onions, 3 cloves of garlic, and 2 bay leaves in 100 ml of olive oil.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Add the codfish to the sautéed mixture and combine well.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Melt 40 g of butter in a saucepan and stir in 40 g of flour.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Gradually add 2.5 dl of milk, stirring constantly until thickened.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Add 2.5 dl of heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste to the sauce.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Mix the codfish preparation with the fried potatoes.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Fold the béchamel sauce into the previous mixture.

12. 12
    Step 12

    Transfer everything to a baking dish and sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.

13. 13
    Step 13

    Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden.

    Timer · 15 min