Here’s a delicious overview of Bacalhau à Braga, a northern Portuguese specialty that combines fried cod with braised peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It’s a vibrant, comforting dish with deep regional roots.
🇵🇹 Bacalhau à Braga (Portuguese Cod with Braised Peppers)
Origin: Created in Braga in the 1930s, this dish is also known as Bacalhau à Minhota and has become a beloved classic throughout Portugal.
🧂 Ingredients
Salt cod loins (bacalhau, soaked for 2–3 days)
All-purpose flour (for coating)
Extra virgin olive oil
Onion (thinly sliced)
Garlic (minced)
Bell peppers (red and green, sliced)
Tomatoes (chopped or canned)
Bay leaf
White wine (optional)
Potatoes (sliced into thick chips)
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
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