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Bacalhau à Brás | Traditional Saltwater Fish Dish From Lisbon, Portugal | TasteAtlas
Bacalhau à Brás | Traditional Saltwater Fish Dish From Lisbon, Portugal | TasteAtlas
Bacalhau à Brás | Traditional Saltwater Fish Dish From Lisbon, Portugal | TasteAtlas
Bacalhau à Brás | Traditional Saltwater Fish Dish From Lisbon, Portugal | TasteAtlas

Bacalhau à brás

(Bacalhau dourado)

Bacalhau à bras is a simple Portuguese dish consisting of cooked and shredded salt cod, fried potato strips, onions, eggs, and olives. A delicious combination of flavors and textures results in an incredibly satisfying dish that is popular throughout the country.


It is usually garnished with parsley and served hot, while the potatoes are still crispy. Believed to have originated in the Lisbon quarter Bairro Alto, today bacalhau à bras is one of the most famous Portuguese salt cod dishes.