Bacalhau à Brasileira (Brazilian-Style Salt Cod)

Ingredients

• 1 pound salted cod, soaked for 24 hours, water changed several times
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced or cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste (be cautious with salt as the cod retains some
• 1 bay leaf