Portugal

Atlantic cooking with a generous soul: salt cod, olive oil, stews and a unique convent pastry.

Traditional bacalhau à Brás: the Portuguese classic of shredded salt cod with matchstick potatoes and eggs

Published on: May 10, 2026

Leonardo Polo

Portugal's easiest and most beloved salt cod dish: shredded flakes sautéed with onion and garlic, matchstick potatoes and creamy scrambled eggs, finished with black olives and parsley. Complete recipe.