THE UMAMI REEF-PULSE

(Our Play on Cod with Chickpeas / Bacalhau com Grão)

THE UMAMI REEF-PULSE

Ingredients: 400g Salt Cod (soaked, chunks), 400g Chickpeas (canned/rinsed), 1 small red onion (minced), 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Black pepper, 100ml Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp Wine vinegar...

Ingredients

  • 400g Salt Cod (soaked, chunks)
  • 400g Chickpeas (canned/rinsed)
  • 1 small red onion (minced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 100ml Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Wine vinegar

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear cod chunks in 2 tbsp oil until charred and flaky; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté onion and garlic in the remaining oil until soft.
  3. The Bloom Add spices with a tiny 15ml splash of vinegar; the sudden steam will release the smoke.
  4. The Marriage Add chickpeas and cod; toss until heated through and coated in the red silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with raw hard-boiled egg crumbles and fresh raw coriander.

Cuisine: Portuguese

Discover more recipes on The Spice Routes — save to favorites, build shopping lists, and upload your own photos.

Spice Routes

Unlock Your Pantry

Match what’s in your kitchen against 1,700+ authentic recipes. Select your core ingredients and spice rack. We only unlock recipes with a 70% match or higher so you can actually finish the meal.

Smart Vegetarian & Non-Spicy Filters
Over 1,700 Authentic Recipes
8 World Cuisines Included

Inspiration Mode — search by a single ingredient

All Recipes

Step 1: Choose Your Core

What protein or main ingredient are you building your dish around? Select as many as you'd like.

Step 2: Choose Your Cuisine

Which style of cooking are you craving today?

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
All Cuisines

Step 3: Add Flavors

Select your favorite ingredients to see matching recipes.

Veggies

Fruits

Spices

Sauces & Bases

Step 4: Time & Heat

How much time do you have to cook today? And how do you feel about spicy food?

Quick & Easy
20 - 45 mins
Effort & Taste
45 mins - 2 hours
Long Haul
2 hours+

Your Curated Recipes

My Account

My Global Shopping List

Guide My Shopping

Select a cuisine, and we'll deal you 5 random recipes so you know exactly what to buy.

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
Surprise Me