- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 550 kcal
Quick summary
“Escondidinho de bacalhau is a delicious combination of potatoes and fish, perfect for cold days. It is worth making for the creamy texture and tasty filling.”
What you need to know
- Usar bacalhau dessalgado e desfiado para um sabor sem sal exagerado
- Purê de batatas cremoso que serve de base para o recheio
- Cozinhar o bacalhau com cebola e alho para um sabor intenso
Ingredients
Main
- 500g desalted and shredded cod
- 800g of potatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100ml heavy cream
- 50g of chopped green olives
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese for gratin
Instructions
Principal
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them, forming a purée.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until transparent.
- Add the shredded cod and mix well, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the olives and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Turn off the heat and add the heavy cream to the cod, mixing until homogeneous.
- In a pan, place a layer of mashed potatoes on the bottom.
- Add the cod filling and cover with the rest of the mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Take to a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Chef's tips
- Antes de amassar as batatas, deixe-as esfriar para facilitar a manipulação
- Use um pouco mais de creme de leite do que o necessário para um recheio macio
- Leve o escondidinho ao forno por 5 minutos a mais para um queijo gratinado perfeito
Variations
- Incluir legumes como cenoura e brócolis no recheio para mais vitaminas
- Adicionar presunto cozido para um recheio mais salgado
- Usar outro tipo de peixe, como tilápia, para uma versão sem bacalhau
Substitutions
- Queijo ralado por gruyère para um sabor mais complexo
- Azeitonas vermelhas em vez de verdes para um toque diferente
- Creme de leite evaporado se não tiver creme de leite
How to store
Let the cod shepherd's pie cool completely before putting it in the refrigerator. It can last up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze this dish, as it may lose texture when defrosting.
What to serve with
Serve with a green salad or a mustard sauce to complement the flavor.
Frequently asked questions
What can I serve as a side dish?
Serve with a green salad or a mustard sauce to complement the flavor.
Can you freeze codfish escondidinho?
It is not recommended to freeze this dish, as it may lose texture when defrosting.
How long can the codfish escondidinho last in the refrigerator?
It can last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
What substitution can I make for the cod?
You can replace the cod with another type of fish, such as tilapia, for a version without cod.
