Recipe Archives->Spanish->Codfish Garlic

Bacalao Al Ajorriero (Spain)
(Codfish in Garlic and Peppers) Rioja-Navarra

1 pound salted dried cod fillets, skinned and boned
8 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (or less)
6 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 canned whole pimentos, drained and chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons (1 oz Brandy)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon salt ( or less)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Soak the cod in a water overnight. Do not refrigerate. Change the
water twice. Drain.  Place the cod in 8 cups boiling water and cook
for about 10 minutes. Drain. shred the cod with a fork, removing
bones and skin and set aside.  In a large deep skillet, heat the
olive oil and butter and saute the garlic, onion and pimentos for
about 3 minutes or until onion is soft.  Add the tomato sauce,
brandy, cayenne, bat leaf, capers, salt and pepper and mix well.
Cook uncovered over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring the
sauce well. Add the shredded cod and mix well. Cover and cook over
low heat for about 20 minutes or until the cod is done. Discard
bay leaf.  Remove the cod mixture to a serving platter and sprinkle
with parsley. Serve the cod with Broccoli with Walnuts and Raisins.

Printable version: codfish-garlic.txt.