Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
| Place of origin | Porto, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Created by | José Luís Gomes de Sá Júnior |
| Invented | 19th century |
| Main ingredients | Bacalhau, potatoes, eggs, olives, olive oil, and onion[1] |
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɐ.kɐˈʎaw a ˈɡomɨʃ dɨ ˈsa], meaning "Bacalhau à la Gomes de Sá") is a common codfish (bacalhau) dish in Portugal, typical of the city of Porto.[2]
The recipe originates from Porto and is named after its creator, José Luís Gomes de Sá Júnior (1851–1926), a native of the same city, who was a cod merchant in a warehouse on Rua do Muro dos Bacalhoeiros in the Ribeira district of Porto. He sold the recipe to his colleague and close friend João, the chef of the now-defunct Restaurante Lisbonense, located on Travessa dos Congregados in Porto.[3] The original recipe calls for the cod to be cut into small flakes and softened in milk for about one and a half to two hours, then cooked with olive oil, garlic, and onion, and served with black olives, parsley, and boiled eggs.[4]
It is usually served with red Vinho Verde or red Douro wine. It is simple to prepare and relatively quick to make.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá was one of the finalist candidates for the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy, highlighting its great importance to Portuguese cuisine as well as its gastronomic value in Portugal.[5]
See also
- List of casserole dishes
- Bacalhau com natas
- Bacalhau à Narcisa
- Bacalhau à Brás
- Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo
References
- ^ Jean Anderson (21 June 1994). The food of Portugal. HarperCollins. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-688-13415-0. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ "Roteiro com sabor a Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá". Jornal de Notícias (in European Portuguese). 2013-05-03. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Gomes de Sá e o bacalhau de seu nome". Garfadas on line (in European Portuguese). 2014-10-13. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Conhecem a história e o homem por trás do verdadeiro Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá?". daCozinha (in European Portuguese). 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Se alterarem alguma coisa,". Life&Style (in European Portuguese). Público. 2011-09-05. Archived from the original on 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2025-12-11.