Bacalhau à Brás

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1. 1Step 1: Rinse the pieces of cod under cold water, in addition to the overnight soaking.
2. 2Step 2: Place the cod in a large pot and cover with cold water.
3. 3Step 3: Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the temperature to medium. Let the cod cook for about 8 to 12 minutes or until the fish is tender and flaky.
4. 4Step 4: Reserve 1 cup of fish water and discard the rest. Let the fish cool a bit.
5. 5Step 5: Carefully shred the cod and discard the bones and skin. Set the fish aside.
6. 6Step 6: Bake the shoestring fries as per the package instructions and set aside.
7. 7Step 7: Beat the eggs with the salt and pepper and set aside.
8. 8Step 8: In a large pot, heat the olive oil on medium low heat.
9. 9Step 9: Add the onions and bay leaves to the hot oil and sauté for about 4 minutes.
10. 10Step 10: Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the onions are soft.
11. 11Step 11: Add the wine and cook for 2 more minutes, letting the wine reduce a little.
12. 12Step 12: Remove the bay leaves.
13. 13Step 13: Add the shredded fish to the pot and stir.
14. 14Step 14: Add the beaten eggs, stir and cook until the eggs set (they'll look like scrambled eggs).
15. 15Step 15: This next step can be done in the same pot if your pot is very large. If it's not, continue to the next step using a very large bowl.
16. 16Step 16: Mix together the fish mixture, shoestring fries, the olives and parsley.
17. 17Step 17: Taste to see if you need any extra salt. In most cases you won't because you cooked with salted cod.
18. 18Step 18: If the mixture is feeling a bit dry, add some of the reserved fish water and mix again.
19. 19Step 19: Move everything onto a serving platter and top with a little extra chopped fresh parsley.
20. 20Step 20: Enjoy the meal with steamed veggies or a fresh salad and don't forget the crusty bread!