Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Salted, dried, and legendary – in Portugal, Bacalhau is more than just a fish dish. With over 1000 recipes, this iconic cod has come to stand for tradition, and culinary creativity. How did a fish that doesn’t even swim in Portuguese waters become the national dish? Join us in Olhão – a coastal town in the Algarve – where we learn how Bacalhau is prepared for festivities, and as an everyday meal. From crispy croquettes, to rich Xerém with chorizo and mussels; we dive into the flavors and history that come together in Portugal’s cod obsession.
#dweuromaxx #portugal #fish
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro: Portugal’s love of seafood
00:24 Bacalhau on every menu
01:37 Where Portugal gets its cod
02:05 Soaking and preparing Bacalhau
02:42 Cooking croquettes: Pataniscas
03:27 Making the main dish: Xerém
04:42 Modern takes on Bacalhau
CREDITS
Report: Jörg Hinners
Camera: Ana Medeira
Edit: Ana Medeira
Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus
THUMBNAIL
IMAGO/Dreamstime / IMAGO/Depositphotos
IMAGO/Shotshop
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Salted, dried, and legendary – in Portugal, Bacalhau is more than just a fish dish. With over 1000 recipes, this iconic cod has come to stand for tradition, and culinary creativity. How did a fish that doesn’t even swim in Portuguese waters become the national dish? Join us in Olhão – a coastal town in the Algarve – where we learn how Bacalhau is prepared for festivities, and as an everyday meal. From crispy croquettes, to rich Xerém with chorizo and mussels; we dive into the flavors and history that come together in Portugal’s cod obsession.
#dweuromaxx #portugal #fish
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro: Portugal’s love of seafood
00:24 Bacalhau on every menu
01:37 Where Portugal gets its cod
02:05 Soaking and preparing Bacalhau
02:42 Cooking croquettes: Pataniscas
03:27 Making the main dish: Xerém
04:42 Modern takes on Bacalhau
CREDITS
Report: Jörg Hinners
Camera: Ana Medeira
Edit: Ana Medeira
Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus
THUMBNAIL
IMAGO/Dreamstime / IMAGO/Depositphotos
IMAGO/Shotshop
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Subscribe to DW Food:
bit.ly/DWFood_Sub
DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
