Roupa Velha Recipe: A Classic Portuguese Christmas Comfort Food
Traditional Portuguese Roupa Velha, a comforting Christmas dish made with leftover cod, potatoes, cabbage, and eggs, sautéed in olive oil and full of nostalgic flavor.
Traditional Portuguese Roupa Velha, a comforting Christmas dish made with leftover cod, potatoes, cabbage, and eggs, sautéed in olive oil and full of nostalgic flavor.
As the name suggests, bacalhau com todos (literally, “codfish with everything”) is a dish where the cod is served with a bit of everything: potatoes, carrots, turnips, and Portuguese cabbage, all topped with a warm olive oil and garlic sauce. It’s a staple at Christmas and shows up on most Portuguese tables on Christmas Eve. …
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