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Bacalhau com Natas
Bacalhau com Natas reads richness 7.1, umami 5.6 and allium 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Portuguese main, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 7.1 · Umami 5.6 · Allium 4.1 · Nutty 3.6 · Marine & Briny 3.1 · Salinity 3.0 · Sweetness 2.6 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Funk & Ferment 1.6 · Earthy 1.4 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Bitterness 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Citrus 0.7 · Sourness 0.7 · Heat 0.6
What's in it (13)
- 1 lb dried salted cod
- 2 onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 oz grated Gruyere
- 3 tbsp parsley
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Time & effort: about 50 min (15 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 153.2 kcal, 7.2 g protein, 11.2 g fat, 6.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Soak and shred salt cod, fry potato cubes until golden, and soften onion in olive oil.
- Make a béchamel with butter, flour, and cream seasoned with nutmeg.
- Layer cod, potato, and onion in a baking dish, pour the cream sauce over, top with grated cheese, and bake at 200C for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.