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PortugueseCodfish omelet sandwich

Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 15 mins

Tortas are Portuguese sandwiches and a typical way to use leftovers. Add last night’s dinner, in chopped-up bits, to a basic egg omelet and you have a pretty phenomenal sandwich filler. The olive oil rallies around the beaten egg and gives it a good bubbling fry that pairs well with American cheese. Stuffed into a fresh crusty bread roll, the combination is hard to beat.

Source: Easy Portuguese Cookbook

Ingredients

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4 tbsp olive oil
2 cups chopped cod
6 large eggs, beaten
pinch of salt
4 slices American cheese
4 bread rolls, each cut in half

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In a large stockpot, bring 3 quarts water and the cod to a boil over high heat. Drain, refill the pot with 3 quarts water, and boil again. Drain and flake the cod into chunks. Set aside.
In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add half the cod and cook until it’s heated through and starting to caramelize, .
Add half the egg mixture, sprinkle with a small pinch salt, and cook until about three-quarters done, . Flip and cook until cooked through, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate and add two slices of cheese to one side of the omelet. Gently fold the cooked egg in half over the cheese and place in a bread roll.
Repeat to make a second sandwich. Serve hot.

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