Porto · PORTUGAL
Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo
A classic Porto cod dish topped with creamy mayonnaise and surrounded by smooth mashed potatoes.
THE STORY
At the table
Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo originated in Porto and is attributed to José Valentim, known as Zé do Pipo, a local restaurateur who popularised the recipe in the 1960s. Its combination of cod, onions, mashed potatoes and mayonnaise became a classic of northern Portuguese cuisine.