Creamy Portuguese shredded cod gratin

Ingredients

• 600 g shredded desalted cod
• 2 large carrots
• 2 onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 120 g crustless bread
• 250 ml milk
• 50 g butter
• 50 g flour
• 400 ml extra milk
• 50 ml olive oil
• 80 g grated cheese
• Pepper and nutmeg

Step-by-step method

1. Soak bread in 250 ml milk and mash to a paste.
2. Soften onion, garlic and grated carrot in olive oil; add shredded cod and cook briefly.
3. For béchamel, melt butter, stir in flour, then whisk in 400 ml milk gradually until thick.
4. Combine cod mixture, soaked bread and two-thirds of sauce; place in a baking dish and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
5. Bake at 190°C for about 25 minutes until browned and hot through.