Originating from the Basque region in Spain, Bacalao a la Vizcaina is also popular in many Latin American countries. This Puerto Rican version is from Milly Suazo-Martinez via AllRecipes. Soak 450g (1 lb) of salt cod (wet or dry) in at least 2 litres (quarts) of water, changing the water three times over the course…… Continue reading salt cod stew
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bolinhos de bacalhau
Bacalhau is the Portuguese word for cod, specifically dried and salted cod. In Portugal some say there are more than 365 ways to cook bacalhau, one for every day of the year; others say there are 1,001 ways. However you look at it, bacalhau is an iconic and ubiquitous ingredient of Portuguese cuisine. It was once a cheap ingredient…… Continue reading bolinhos de bacalhau
tortilla de bacalao
You may be familiar with the ubiquitous Spanish tortilla, a delicious potato (and often onion) omelette served as a tapa throughout the country. This tortilla is made instead with bacalao, or salt cod, a popular ingredient on the Iberian peninsula. I served mine with fried potatoes, green bean salad and marinated tomatoes. Whether you buy…… Continue reading tortilla de bacalao
salt cod (bacalhau, bacalao, morue, baccalà)
It’s said that the Portuguese have 1000 recipes for bacalhau. Here’s a traditional one with potatoes and onions that’s worth the planning. Before using salt cod it must be soaked. If it’s wet-salted then soaking for one day with a couple of changes of water will be enough. If it’s dried salted cod then it…… Continue reading salt cod (bacalhau, bacalao, morue, baccalà)
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