Basic components
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1 medium-sized cauliflower floret – Cut into small bunches, washed and dried.
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Potatoes – peeled and choppedwithout breaking it too much to avoid excess starch.
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Salted cod – Thick slices or pieces.
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For the skills: Olive oil, chopped garlic, chopped onionpaprika and a little vinegar.
Preparation step by step
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Cook cauliflower with potatoes. When it’s almost done, add the cod, cover the pot and leave it until it’s finished steaming/cooking properly. The goal is not to make mush, but to preserve the shape of the ingredients.
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Meanwhile, Prepare the ajada: in a small pot with oil– Gently brown the garlic. Add the onion with salt, and stir until it wilts. Remove from heat and mix with paprika and a little vinegar.
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in the end, You can serve the soup two ways: cod, potato and cauliflower glaze Sprinkle with the dough – or pour the dough directly into the casserole and stir to combine the flavors.
Why does this soup work well outside of parties?
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Simplicity and speed: No long or complicated preparations, perfect for everyday dinners.
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economyCauliflower, potatoes, and (sweetened) cod are inexpensive ingredients, especially if you buy them in season or store them well.
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Nutritious and balanced: It combines vegetables, tubers and fish, and provides fibre, vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins, in line with a balanced diet.
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Diverse abilities: Although it is a traditional dish for celebrations or Lent, its simple preparation makes it suitable any day of the year.
Tips for best results
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Don’t break the potatoes too much when cutting them, this way they won’t release as much starch and the soup will have a better texture.
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Cook the ingredients until they are “ready”: Tender cauliflower, potatoes and juicy cod – without overdoing it to prevent it from falling apart.
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Prepare the agatha just before serving: The contrast of golden garlic, paprika, and vinegar in the soup brings out the flavors.
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Accompany with good bread (Preferably rustic bread) to enjoy every last drop of the soup.
Traditional context and current significance
Cod (specifically Jadus Morhua) is not limited to Easter. In Galician gastronomy, it has always held a prominent place, whether in Christmas celebrations or in simple everyday dinners.
This soup is associated with a humble but effective cooking style.: Affordable ingredients, intense flavors, and a finishing touch—agada—that leaves its mark. This combination of tradition and practicality makes it an attractive option now as many look to eat well without complications.
Who is this perfect dish for?
People searching for:
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Quick, economical and healthy dinner.
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Balanced recipes with vegetables and fish.
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Alternatives to traditional meat dishes or soups for the winter.
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Soup options that serve several servings – Perfect for families or for preparing and freezing.
Possible variations and adaptations
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Add other winter vegetables (for example, carrots or turnips) to enrich the soup.
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Include legumes such as chickpeas or white beansturning the dish into a heartier and more nutritious stew – similar in spirit to Galician broth.
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Replace the cod with another fish — Even though the flavor changes, the structure of the soup remains.