Codfish Lagareiro
Codfish Lagareiro owes much of its popularity to its simplicity to make, but of course also to its incredible flavor! This is the main course you are looking for.
Add <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of extra-virgin olive oil, <quantity>2<unit>sprigs</unit></quantity> of thyme, <quantity>4</quantity> bay leafs and <quantity>1<unit>sprig</unit></quantity> of rosemary to a pan
Set pan on medium-low heat and simmer for 5m. Remove from heat and let it cool
Transfer to a glass jar. The herb-infused oil is ready
Add <quantity>10</quantity> small waxy potatoes to a saucepan filled with cool water
Add <quantity>2<unit>pinches</unit></quantity> of salt
Bring to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork tender. Remove from water. The cooked potatoes are ready
Smash <quantity>4</quantity> cloves of garlic
Add <quantity>800<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cod fillet, <quantity>4</quantity> bay leaves and the garlic cloves to a small pot
Add <quantity>2<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of milk. Bring the milk to a simmer over low heat
Cover and simmer for 8m until cooked. Remove the cod fillet from the milk
Break the fish into medium-sized flakes. Discard the skin. The milk-poached cod is ready
Crack <quantity>1</quantity> egg and separate the yolk
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of dijon mustard to a medium bowl
Add the egg yolk. Whisk to combine
Add <quantity>⅓<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil in a thin stream while whisking until well emulsified
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of lime juice
Add salt and black pepper to taste and whisk to combine. The mayonnaise is ready
Peel <quantity>1</quantity> garlic clove
Grate the garlic
Peel and mash <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of the potatoes
Mix <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of mayonnaise with the potatoes
The potato aioli is ready
Peel <quantity>1</quantity> big onion, leaving the root end
Cut the onion into thick rings
Remove the ends, seeds and ribs of <quantity>1</quantity> green bell pepper
Cut the green bell pepper into thick strips
Blanch the onion rings in boiling water for 1m, reserve
Blanch the green bell pepper in boiling water for 1m, reserve
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the herb-infused olive oil to a hot ovenproof skillet over high heat. Smash <quantity>1¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of cooked potatoes on the hot oil
Add the onion and the green bell pepper. Flip the potatoes when golden brown
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the herb-infused olive oil and keep turning the vegetables to brown both sides
Grate and add <quantity>1</quantity> garlic clove
Add <quantity>120<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sliced chorizo
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the herb-infused olive oil
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of pitted and chopped black olives. Add the the milk-poached cod
Take the skillet to a preheated oven at <temperature>200<unit>°C</unit></temperature> and roast for 7m until golden
Place <quantity>1</quantity> room temperature egg into a pot of simmering water. Cook for 6m until soft boiled
Transfer the boiled egg to an ice bath
Peel the egg. The mollet egg is ready
Garnish with <quantity>1</quantity> mollet egg and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the potato aioli
Finish with parsley leaves and flaky salt to taste. The codfish lagareiro is ready
Enjoy!
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