Bacalao (Salt Cod) – Basque Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Yield: 4 servings

2 lb salt cod

1/4 c olive oil

2 md onions

1 sm can tomato sauce

2 cl garlic

1/2 c minced parsley

4 oz sliced pimentos

1/2 c dry white wine

Wash the cod, changing the water three or four times. Soak it

overnight in water to cover. Drain. Cut the fish into 2-inch pieces.

Place the pieces in cold water to cover, bring to boil, and drain

well. Chop the onions and garlic and fry them, along with the drained

pimentos, in olive oil. When the vegetables are tender stir in the

tomato sauce, parsley and wine. Cover and simmer over very low heat

for 30 minutes. Place the cod in the sauce and simmer, uncovered, 30

to 45 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. Serves 4.

Category: Basque Recipes