Bacalhau à Brás (cod with egg and fried potato)
Bacalhau à Brás (cod with egg and fried potato) is ready in 40 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 706 kcal and 46 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $3.77. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 30 min
- Calories
- 706 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.77
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Cod loin300 g
- Potatoes400 g
- Olive oil50 g
- Onion140 g
- Garlic6 g
- Eggs220 g
- Pitted black olives30 g
- Fresh parsley6 g
Method
Cook the cod in simmering water for 5 minutes (soak salt cod for 24 to 48 hours beforehand, changing the water). Drain, flake it and remove any bones.
Peel the potatoes, cut them into very thin matchsticks and fry them in 15 g of the oil for 10 minutes until golden. Drain on paper.
In a wide pan, cook the sliced onion and the crushed garlic in the remaining oil for 8 minutes until soft.
Add the cod and the potatoes and mix for 2 minutes, then pour in the beaten eggs and stir gently until they are just creamy.
Serve at once, sprinkled with the chopped parsley and decorated with the olives.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 706 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 46 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
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