Portugal is the world's biggest consumer of cod, with 20 percent of all cod caught around the globe being eaten here, an average of 35 kilograms per person, per year!
In Portugal, the codfish is consumed in many different ways. There is even a saying in the country that bacalhau can be served in 1001 ways.
The truth is that in Portugal, you can eat one codfish dish a day for a year and still not repeat any preparation.
Its mild flavour and sturdy, flaky texture make it a popular ingredient in recipes such as fish and chips, fish tacos, and fish stews. Cod is also high in phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B12, niacin, selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and iodine.
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