Bacalhau as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Bacalhau is absolutely in that category. The smoky and robust quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. egg yolks does work that no substitute can replicate.

Portugal developed bacalhau salt cod cookery while exploring the Atlantic and has over 365 recipes for it. There's something about the a tascas lunch counter context that reinforces the comfort effect. ginjinha cherry liqueur alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.