Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá is a classic Portuguese casserole from Porto, featuring salt cod (bacalhau) as the star ingredient. The dish is traditionally made with layers of rehydrated salt cod, sliced potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, onions, and olives, all baked together and often finished with a sprinkle of parsley.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the cod and eggs, and provides healthy fats from olive oil. A typical serving is moderately high in calories, often ranging from 400-600 kcal, depending on the amount of oil and potatoes used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 µg |
| Selenium | 45 µg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (about 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
It's a prime example of Portugal's deep culinary love for salt cod, a tradition born from centuries of maritime history and preservation needs. The dish is named after José Luís Gomes de Sá, a 19th-century writer from Porto who is credited with popularizing the recipe.
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