SALT COD (BACALHAU, BACALAO, MORUE, BACCALà) STEW
On a whim, I bought a box of salt cod (an unusual ingredient in the UK), which hung around in my fridge for a few weeks, reproaching me. Finally I plucked up the courage to cook it, and soaked the cod for the requisite 24 hours. However, I forgot to look for suitable recipes for it, so when it was suddenly time to cook our evening meal, I trawled the contents of my kitchen, throwing things randomly into the saucepan, and concocted this dish - which was surprisingly successful, and which I will definitely be making again. It is a fresh-tasty summery stew of salt cod (also known as saltfish, bacalhau, bacalao, morue or baccalà) with tomatoes and courgettes (zucchini). Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta. Warning - make sure you soak your cod well, or this dish may turn out too salty, with no easy means of remedying the problem! Most of the preparation time is the soaking time for the cod.
Provided by Syrinx
Categories Stew
Time P1DT15h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak the salt cod in lots of cold water for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 4-6 hours to remove the salt. Salt cod varies in its saltiness, and some may need as much as 48 hours to soak. Do not skimp on the soaking, because I don't know how to remove the salt later in the recipe!
- When you are ready to cook the stew, soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil.
- When soft, add the tinned tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes and herbes de provence.
- Drain the salt cod, rinsing well, and squeezing out all the water.
- Add the cod to the saucepan with the tomato mixture, and stir well.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes until the fish is nearly cooked.
- Add the courgettes (zucchini), chilli flakes, fennel seeds, chopped capers and black pepper.
- Turn up the heat and boil until the courgettes (zucchini) are cooked and the liquid has mostly evaporated, leaving a stew -like consistency. This took me about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded basil leaves, then serve the fish stew immediately with mashed potatoes or polenta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 190, Sodium 8988.8, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 81.7
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Whiteshade
[email protected]Overall, this was a good stew. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll make a few adjustments.
Bisola Yarrow
[email protected]This stew was a disappointment. The fish was dry and the broth was bland.
RNV Ranuwa
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my stew turned out way too salty. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Manoj samarasinhe
[email protected]This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!
Richard Hunt
[email protected]I've never made salt cod stew before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great!
Subhaan Mushtaq
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover salt cod.
Farah sabar
[email protected]I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Latifat babe
[email protected]This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
Long Life a
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were rich and savory.
ashraf sharawneh
[email protected]This stew is a must-try for seafood lovers. The flavors are incredible and the fish is cooked to perfection.
Jayson Winkels
[email protected]Overall, this was a good stew. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll make a few adjustments.
Zach Brush
[email protected]The fish was a bit overcooked. I'll be more careful next time.
Lawrencia Rethabile
[email protected]The stew was a bit bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Solo 86
[email protected]This stew was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt cod next time.
Shairbaaz Khan
[email protected]So good! This stew is now a regular in our household. The whole family loves it.
Adnan Qureshi
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used tilapia instead of salt cod and it turned out great. Will definitely make it again.
Lameck
[email protected]Not a fan of salt cod, but this stew was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the fish was tender. I'll definitely make it again.
ATIF SHAH G7.
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it always turns out great. The key is to use good quality salt cod and to soak it overnight. I also like to add a bit of chorizo to the stew for extra flavor.
Om Tech
[email protected]This salt cod stew was a delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the fish was perfectly cooked. I served it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth. Highly recommend!