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Cristiano Ronaldo's Favorite Bacalhau à Brás

Name: Cristiano Ronaldo's Favorite Bacalhau à Brás
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 400g salted cod fillets (soaked overnight); 4 large fresh eggs; 2 egg whites (for extra protein); 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 150g matchstick potatoes (baked or air-fried); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 10-12 black olives, whole; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

This is a high-protein adaptation of Bacalhau à Brás, a classic Portuguese shredded cod and egg dish that stands as Cristiano Ronaldo's absolute favorite meal. Bacalhau à Brás is the quintessential Portuguese comfort dish, widely celebrated as the absolute favorite meal of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. His former personal chef, Giorgio Barone, who cooked for the star during his tenure at Juventus around 2018, verified that while Ronaldo maintains an incredibly strict, low-calorie regimen, this traditional combination of shredded salted cod, eggs, and onions remains his ultimate cheat-meal indulgence. Even during intense tournament cycles like the 2022 World Cup, sports media frequently highlighted his devotion to this classic dish from his native country. Ronaldo has publicly stated in multiple interviews over his career that nothing connects him to his roots quite like a authentic plate of cod à Brás, prepared using high-quality olive oil and fresh parsley. Though his daily performance diet is dominated by plain chicken breast and steamed broccoli, this iconic recipe is the one exception that the athlete permits himself to celebrate major career milestones. 中文翻译：这是布拉斯式马介休（Bacalhau à Brás）的高蛋白改良版，这是一道经典的葡萄牙鳕鱼炒蛋料理，也是克里斯蒂亚诺·罗纳尔多最爱的美食。他的前私人厨师乔治·巴罗内证实，虽然罗纳尔多保持着极其严苛的低卡路里饮食，但这道由鳕鱼丝、鸡蛋和洋葱组成的传统料理依然是他最终极的美味享受。即使在2022年世界杯等紧张的比赛周期中，体育媒体也经常强调他对这道来自家乡的经典菜肴的热爱。罗纳尔多在职业生涯的多次采访中公开表示，没有什么比一盘用优质橄榄油和新鲜欧芹烹制的正宗马介休更能让他感受到与家乡的联系。尽管他的日常表现饮食以普通的鸡胸肉和蒸西兰花为主，但这道标志性的食谱是这位运动员允许自己用来庆祝重大职业里程碑的唯一例外。

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Recipe report: Cristiano Ronaldo's Favorite Bacalhau à Brás

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prep       20 min
cook       25 min
total      45 min
servings   2
protein    48 g
pantry     75/100

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Ingredients

400g salted cod fillets (soaked overnight)
4 large fresh eggs
2 egg whites (for extra protein)
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
150g matchstick potatoes (baked or air-fried)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10-12 black olives, whole
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps

Soak the salted cod in cold water for at least 24 hours, changing the water 3-4 times, then drain and shred into small flakes, removing skin and bones.
Preheat an air-fryer or oven to 180C and roast the matchstick potatoes with a light spray of olive oil until crispy and golden brown.
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent and soft without browning.
Add the shredded cod flakes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, tossing gently with the onions and garlic.
Whisk the whole eggs and egg whites together in a bowl, seasoning with a little black pepper. Lower the skillet heat completely.
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet, stirring constantly and gently. Ensure the eggs stay creamy, fluffy, and moist rather than drying out.
Gently fold in the crispy matchstick potatoes, allowing them to absorb the flavors while remaining slightly intact.
Remove from heat, garnish generously with whole black olives and finely chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.