Traditional Portuguese Bacalhau de Ano Novo

1.Begin by soaking the salted codfish in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours to remove excess saltiness.

2.After soaking, drain the codfish and cut it into smaller pieces.

3.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.

4.In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, onions, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and olives.

5.Add the codfish pieces to the bowl and mix everything together gently.

6.Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.

7.Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and add white wine.

8.Sprinkle the chopped parsley, cilantro, paprika, black pepper, and add the bay leaf on top.

9.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

10.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden and the potatoes are cooked through.

11.Serve the Bacalhau de Ano Novo hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

12.Enjoy your delicious and traditional Portuguese dish!