SALT COD FISH - CREOLE STYLE

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Salt fish/cod fish is widely used throughout the Caribbean. This is a popular dish. From Caribbean Cooking for Pleasure, by Mary Slater

Provided by jenny butt

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 8h35m

Yield 1 dish, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled & quartered
1 green pepper, de seeded & chopped
2 ounces butter or 2 ounces bacon fat
8 ounces cooked salt fish, flaked
salt & pepper
8 ounces cooked yams or 8 ounces english potatoes, sliced
2 ounces butter
1/2 pint milk (U.S 1 1/4 cups)
2 teaspoons parsley

Steps:

  • TO PREPARE SALT FISH: soak salt fish overnight in cold water, drain. Put into a saucepan, covered with fresh cold water, bring to the boil & simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Fry the onion, tomatoes & pepper in heated lard or bacon fat.
  • Add the fish & mix thoroughly.
  • Season to taste.
  • Arrange the yam or potato slices to cover the bottom and sides of a greased ovenproof dish.
  • Pile in the fish mixture.
  • Dot with butter & milk.
  • Sprinkle with parsley & bake in a moderately hot oven for 20 minutes (375° Gas Mark 5).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.7, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 202.6, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.1

Lazy Russian
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I love this recipe! The fish is flaky and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I serve it with rice and beans and it's a perfect meal.


Khamyrin Caldwell
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover salt cod. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Aliraza Baig
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The salt cod was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


H Gull
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy bits of salt cod. I will definitely be making it again.


Fuwa Xo
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would make it again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


John Kioko
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I loved this recipe! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Rana Zeshan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover salt cod. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit.


Darriell McKeithen
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was especially flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Cedric Michael
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This was my first time cooking salt cod and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Eastern Dune
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great way to use up leftover salt cod.


Azina Khaton
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The fish is flaky and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend it.


Suhana Khutan
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy bits of salt cod. Yum!


Egnecia Abel
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so bold and authentic. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making it again.