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Cook the cod in 500 milliliters of water for 2 minutes.
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Drain, remove the skin and bones, and leave to cool on a plate.
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Set aside the cooking water.
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Peel the potatoes, slice into discs, and fry in abundant hot oil until soft but not brown.
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Drain on kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
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Peel and slice the onions in rings
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Peel and chop the garlic.
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Pour out most of the oil used for the potatoes and gently fry the onion and garlic in the same pan until soft. Drain and set aside.
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To prepare the bechamel, gently melt the butter in a pan, add the flour and stir well.
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Gradually add 300 milliliters of the fish cooking water.
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Stir continuously on a low heat.
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When it begins to thicken, add the cream and milk, season with salt, nutmeg and pepper. Continue stirring until it thickens.
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Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
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Grease an oven pan with butter.
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Line the base of the pan with the potatoes, garlic and onion.
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Place the cod on top, cover with the sauce and sprinkle with breadcrumbs or grated cheese.
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Cook for 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.