Boiled Cod with Cabbage is a comforting classic of Portuguese cuisine 🧑‍🍳🎅🍷

Boiled Cod with Cabbage is a comforting classic of Portuguese cuisine 🧑‍🍳🎅🍷

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• 4 pieces of desalted cod

• 1 to 2 cabbages (Portuguese cabbage or Savoy cabbage)

• 4 to 8 medium potatoes

• 2 to 4 carrots

• 2 to 4 eggs (optional, but traditional)

• 2 to 4 cloves of garlic

• 2 bay leaves

• Generous extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Vinegar (optional, to drizzle at the end)

Preparation Method

1. Preparing the vegetables: Wash the cabbage leaves well and cut them (you can cut them in half or into larger pieces). Peel the potatoes and carrots.

2. Cook the base: In a large pot, put water, a pinch of salt, and the bay leaves. Add the potatoes and carrots and bring to a boil.

3. Add the cabbage and cod: Add the cabbage and the soaked cod fillets to the pot. Cook over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes (or until the cod and vegetables are tender). If you want boiled eggs, you can cook them in the same pot or separately for about 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Prepare the garlic oil: In a small frying pan, heat a good drizzle of olive oil with the sliced ​​or chopped garlic cloves, letting them infuse without overcooking.

5. Serve: Arrange the drained cod on a large platter, surrounded by the cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and halved eggs. Pour the hot olive oil and garlic over everything generously, sprinkle with a pinch of pepper and, if you like, a few drops of vinegar.