Portuguese Cod Casserole
Wonderful cod dish from portugal. From canadian food network.traditionally made in a terra cotta dish that has been soaked in water. You can use an oven proof covered baking dish instead
Steps
Soak a 3-litre terracotta baking dish and its cover in water for about 15 minutes.
If you are not using a terracotta dish , preheat the oven to 200c with the rack in the middle position.
In a skillet over medium heat , caramelize the onions in oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
Set aside.
Remove the terracotta dish and cover from the water.
Cover the bottom of the dish with one quarter of the potato slices.
Add half the tomatoes and olives.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with another quarter of the potatoes.
Cover with the onion and garlic mixture.
Cover with another quarter of the potatoes , and then lay the fish on top.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with the remaining potatoes , tomatoes and olives.
Add the broth.
Adjust the seasoning.
Cover the dish and place it in the centre of the oven.
Turn the oven on to 200c.
Bake until the potatoes are tender , about 1 1 / 4 hours.
Let stand for 15 minutes and serv.
Ingredients
onions, olive oil, garlic cloves, potatoes, plum tomatoes, oil-cured black olive, cod fish fillets, chicken broth, salt and pepper