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Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá is a very popular and tasty casserole dish from Portugal. It's made with bacalhau (salted codfish), potatoes, eggs, olives, olive oil, and onions. This delicious meal is a special favorite from the northern Portuguese city of Porto.

The Story Behind the Name

This famous dish is named after its creator, Gomes de Sá. He lived in the 1800s. His father was a rich merchant in Porto, who traded in codfish.

Later, Gomes de Sá needed to find a job. He started working at a restaurant called Restaurante Lisbonense. This restaurant was in the center of Porto. It was there that he created this wonderful recipe. His creation quickly became a beloved part of Portuguese cooking.

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