Boiled Hake with Cabbage Carrots Potatoes and Eggs

If you’re looking for a simple yet satisfying seafood dish, this Portuguese-style boiled hake with hard-boiled eggs is a fantastic choice. Hake, known as “pescada” in Portugal, is a beloved staple in Portuguese cuisine. It has a mild flavor and firm, flaky texture make it a versatile fish that pairs well with a variety of ingredients also since it was a cheap fish it is very popular.

This recipe is essentially a hearty fish boil, combining tender hake with a bunch of wholesome vegetables and protein-rich eggs. The beauty of hake lies in its subtle taste, allowing it to absorb the flavors of the accompanying ingredients, resulting in a comforting and well-balanced meal. In this case salt, pepper and a generous drizzle of olive oil, it’s the traditional way, but you can serve plain or with any kind of sauce you like, let’s check the recipe.

Boiled Hake with Cabbage Carrots Potatoes and Eggs

Servings: 2
Time: 40mins
Difficulty: Normal
Rating: ★★★★★
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Classic portugues recipe of boiled hake, i know it looks basic, but it's delicious nevertheless.

Ingredients

Hake – 4 fillets
Potatoes – 4
Carrots – 4
Eggs – 4
Cabbage – 1/2
Olive Oil – To taste
Pepper – A pinch
Salt – A pinch

Directions

You can do everything in one pot, but it’s best to cook the eggs separately, as they take less time, so add the eggs to a small pan of cold water, bring to the boil, turn down to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes until they’re cooked through, then drain into very cold water or water with ice, let it sit a bit and finally peel.

In a pan of cold water add the peeled potatoes, peeled carrots, cabbage and hake fillets, season with a pinch of coarse salt.
When the water comes to the boil, turn the heat down a little and cook over a medium-low heat.
When about 10 minutes have passed, remove the fish and cabbage, and check the carrots – if they’re tender, remove them too, if not, leave them.
When about 20 minutes have passed, the potatoes should be ready, chop them if you don’t feel any resistance, they’re already tender, remove everything from the water.
Serve with plenty of olive oil and a pinch of chilli if you want it spicy, enjoy.

Notes: Like i said you can use any kind of sauce to pair with the dish, i really like a garlic mayo, a curry sauce, or greek tzatziki sauce are all wonderful.

This recipe for Boiled Hake with Cabbage Carrots Potatoes and Eggs was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Pescada com Ovos Cozidos foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.