What is Portuguese codfish?

Table of Contents:

1. What is Portuguese codfish?
2. What are traditional Portuguese dishes?
3. What do you eat in bacalhau?
4. What food is Lisbon famous for?
5. How do you desalinate bacalhau?
6. Should salted cod be refrigerated?
7. How do you eat salted cod?

What is Portuguese codfish?

Bacalhau (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɐkɐˈʎaw]) is the Portuguese word for cod and—in a culinary context—dried and salted cod. Fresh (unsalted) cod is referred to as bacalhau fresco (fresh cod).

What are traditional Portuguese dishes?

• Peixe Grelhado (grilled fish) ...
• Sardinhas (sardines) ...
• Bifanas (pork sandwiches) ...
• Francesinha (smoked meats and cheese sandwich) ...
• Amêijoas à Bolhão Pato (clams) ...
• Açorda de Marisco (seafood bread stew) ...
• Cozido à Portuguesa (rustic meat stew) ...
• Bacalhau (cod fish)

What do you eat in bacalhau?

These delicious salted cod cakes are made with mashed potatoes, codfish, eggs, parsley and onion. Shaped with two spoons, they are deep fried before being served hot as an appetizer. You can also find them as a main dish served with rice, salad and olives.

What food is Lisbon famous for?

13 Must Try Foods in Lisbon

• Pastel de Nata. First on the list is a simple sweet that has become a bit of a viral obsession. ...
• Bifana. Another of my must try foods in Lisbon is the humble bifana. ...
• Shellfish. Like Spain, Portugal is one of the best places in the world for fish and shellfish. ...
• Sardines. ...
• Caldo Verde. ...
• Prego. ...
• Bacalhau. ...
• Frango.

How do you desalinate bacalhau?

You need to soak the bacalhau in water to rehydrate and desalinate it. Do this in the fridge, covered. Most recipes say to soak it for 24 hours, changing the water several times. I found that I could get away with soaking it for more like 12-16 hours.

Should salted cod be refrigerated?

Salt cod will keep almost indefinitely refrigerated or at room temperature. You may want to wrap it in several plastic food bags to control the smell. Salt cod must be soaked overnight before cooking to remove the salt.

How do you eat salted cod?

The cod often is broken into flakes, then used to make cod fritters or added to chowder. Larger chunks of cooked salt cod also make a fine curry, as well as a filling for empanadas and pot pies. Salt cod is widely available in the seafood section of most grocers. It often is sold in small wooden boxes.