Bacalhau (Salt Cod) With Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Bacalhau (Salt Cod) With Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb salt cod fish; 2 cups onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon piri-piri; salt and pepper; 10 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 3 eggs, hard-boiled, shelled and quartered; 1/3 cup parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb salt cod fish
2 cups onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon piri-piri
salt and pepper
10 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
3 eggs, hard-boiled, shelled and quartered
1/3 cup parsley, chopped

1
Prepare Bacalhau.
2
Soak fish in water for at least 24 hours and preferably 48 hours, changing the water 3 to 4 times per day.
3
Drain the fish, rinse well and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Taste the water; if it is too salty, drain the fish, add fresh water and bring to a boil again.
6
Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Drain and let cool.
8
Remove any skin and bones and separate the fish into coarse flakes.
9
Prepare the stew.
10
In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the onion slowly until it is golden.
11
Stir in the Bacalhau and heat for two minutes.
12
Add chickpeas, parsley, vinegar, garlic, piri-piri, salt and pepper and cook for another two minutes or until the mixture is completely warmed through.
13
Serve garnished with the hard boiled eggs and olives.

1103

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb salt cod fish, 2 cups onions, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Bacalhau (Salt Cod) With Chickpeas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacalhau (Salt Cod) With Chickpeas

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