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Drain on paper towels and set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"If preparing potatoes from scratch","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large skillet or wide pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they are soft and translucent, but not browned.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the shredded cod to the pan with the onions. Stir well and cook for a few minutes so the flavors meld.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the shredded cod","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gently fold in the fried potato shoestrings. Mix carefully so they incorporate into the fish and onion mixture.","group":"Cooking","title":"Gently fold in the fried potato shoestrings","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the beaten eggs over the mixture. Reduce heat to low and stir constantly but gently until the eggs are cooked and creamy. Season with pepper and a little salt if needed.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour the beaten eggs","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with black olives and fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot.","group":"Garnish","title":"Remove from heat immediately","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"The secret to a great Bacalhau à Brás is the texture of the eggs; they should be creamy and slightly moist, not dry like a firm scramble. 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