12.12.2022
Casa do Bacalhau
Christmas pairing with Quinta da Alorna Reserva
Cod with Ham and Grain Puree – Perfect combination with Quinta da Alorna Touriga Nacional & Cabernet Sauvignon
Grain
- 500g of cooked chickpeas
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Half an onion
- Small French garlic (only the white part)
- 300ml of milk
- 300ml of cream
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and Pepper q.b
- Sauté the French garlic, onion, garlic and chickpeas, add the milk and let it boil over low heat.
- At the end add the cream, butter, season to taste and beat everything in the magic wand.
- If you prefer a smoother puree, just go through a fine pass.
Cod
- Sauté half an onion and 2 cloves of garlic in olive oil until caramelized over white heat
- Place on the cod and cover with mayonnaise
- Take it to the oven for gratin
Serve the cod with the grain puree and garnish with thin slices of ham
Confit Cod with Citrus Puree – Awakening of flavours with Quinta da Alorna Reserva Arinto & Chardonnay
Puree
- 500g of Carrots
- 5 mint leaves
- Juice of 4 oranges
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Honey, Salt and Pepper q.b
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Cut the carrots into slices, add the orange juice, lemon, mint leaves and bring to the heat.
- After completely cooked, beat the magic wand, add salt, pepper, 1 spoonful of butter and honey to taste
Cod
- Clean the cod
- Place in a container with garlic, a branch of rosemary and cover with olive oil
- Bake in the preheated oven at 90 degrees for 9 minutes
After 9 minutes, remove the cod from the oven and serve with the puree.