Codfish Stew Baccala In Bianco Recipes

BACALAO A LA VIZCAINA (BASQUE STYLE CODFISH STEW)

Steps:

• Soak the salted cod in about 2 quarts of water, changing the water 3 times over the course of 8 hours. Drain and cut the fish into bite-size pieces.
• Layer the half of each ingredient in the following order: potatoes, cod fish, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins. Place the bay leaf on top, then pour half the tomato sauce and half the olive oil. Repeat with the remaining ingredients in the same order. Pour the water and white wine on top. Do not stir.
• Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

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.

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.