Biscayan Cod (Bacalao A La Vizcaina) Recipe

1. 1

   Put desalted cod on fire with water to cover.

2. 2

   Remove as soon as it boils; strain, reserving water.

3. 3

   Let fish cold.

4. 4

   Debone and cut in serving pcs.

5. 5

   Slowly fry chopped onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil till brown.

6. 6

   Open peppers that have been soaked overnight in water, throw away seeds, and scrape off pulp from inside.

7. 7

   Add in pulp to fried onions and garlic.

8. 8

   Spread chopped potato over bottom of casserole containing onion and garlic.

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   Pour over it the tomato passed through a sieve.

10. 10

    Place the boned cod in the casserole, skin side up, and barely cover with some of the water in that the cod cooked.

11. 11

    Add in bay leaf.

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    Simmer approximately 45 min or possibly till sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.

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    From time to time, move the casserole to mix the sauce and add in more of the water in that the cod cooked if necessary.

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    Comments: This dish is even better if made the day before and reheated.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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