Codfish Stew Baccala In Bianco Recipes

BACALAO GUISADO (CODFISH STEW)

Steps:

• In a large pot, add the codfish and cover with 1 gallon of water. Bring it to a boil and cook for 10 minutes to remove the salt. Drain the cod and break it into small flakes with a spoon. Set aside.
• In a large frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green peppers, onion, tomatoes, and culantro and cook for 2 minutes. Add the codfish, bay leaves, red bell peppers, tomato paste, and capers. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the boiled potatoes and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or cooked plantains, if desired.
• Serving suggestion: white rice or cooked plantains.

BACALAO STEW

Steps:

• Soak the salt cod in a large pot of fresh water for 36 hours, under refrigeration. Change the water at least twice during the soak time.
• Drain the fish and cut it into 2-inch chunks.
• In a large pot, layer the sliced potatoes, onions, and cod chunks, placing the bay and rosemary in between the layers. Top with the peppers, garlic, tomatoes, 2/3 of the parsley, all the chiles and peppercorns season lightly with salt, unless using salted tomatoes. Pour the oil on top.
• Cover the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 75 minutes, without stirring. Shake the pot periodically to prevent sticking.
• To serve, gently ladle stew into shallow bowls and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with lots of good crusty bread to soak up juices.

CODFISH STEW - {BACCALA IN BIANCO} RECIPE

Steps:

• In a soup pot heat the olive oil, stir in the onions, and cook over medium heat until they are wilted down but not browned. Stir in the parsley and potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown. Add the water and stir the ingredients. Place the codfish chunks on top of the mixture and sprinkle on the pine nuts and raisins. Cover the pot and allow to cook for 15 minutes. Uncover the pot, stir the ingredients carefully, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle the fish into soup bowls and serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.