4 recipes with cod to reconnect with the taste of home

Cod, with its robust flavor and versatility in the kitchen, is more than a fish; it is a culinary link to tradition and homey flavors.


For those far from their roots, these codfish recipes not only offer a delicious experience, but also a virtual return to the comforting flavors of home.

1. Cod Vizcaína style:

Ingredients:

• 500 g of desalted cod.
• 2 spoonfuls of olive oil.
• 1 chopped onion.
• 2 chopped garlic cloves.
• 1 can of crushed tomato.
• 1 red bell pepper in strips.
• 1/2 cup of white wine.
• 1 bay leaf.
• Paprika, salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until golden brown.
2. Add tomato, bell bell pepper, white wine and bay leaf. Cook over low heat.
3. Add the shredded cod and cook until cooked through.
4. Adjust seasoning with paprika, salt and pepper. Serve hot.

This traditional Spanish dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and is a delicious way to revive your connection to home cooking.

2. Puerto Rican Codfish Serenata

Ingredients:

• 1 pqte of salted codfish
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• Cilantro to taste
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 large tomato
• 1 green cubanela bell pepper
• 1 cup of cabbage
• 1 large potato
• 2 boiled eggs, quartered and chopped (optional)
• 1 chopped avocado (optional)
• 4 green guineos
• 1 lb yam
• 1 lb sweet potato
• 2 cups of white rice

Preparation:

1. We place the salted cod in a container and rinse it until all the visible salt is removed.
2. In a container with a lid, place the cod with cold water and let stand for 1 hour. Repeat this process until the cod is thawed to your liking.
3. Place the cod in a pot, add water to cover and turn on high heat. Once the cod boils, remove from the heat and remove the water.
4. Take 3 cloves of garlic and chop it finely. Place this garlic in a bowl and add ½ cup of olive oil, 1/3 cup of vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. With a wire whisk, we beat this dressing.
5. Cut the onion, cabbage and cubanelle bell pepper julienne style (long cut as in the video). We also cut the tomato into large squares and the previously boiled potato. You can leave the potato skin on or you can remove it.
6. Chop the cilantro finely and place it in a separate container. Add the cod, the dressing of olive oil, vinegar and garlic, and mix. At this point you can add boiled eggs and avocado.

Your Cod Serenade is ready!

Enjoy!

3. Codfish Portuguese style:

Ingredients:

• 500 g of desalted codfish.
• 3 potatoes, cut in slices.
• 1 large onion, cut into strips.
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped.
• 1 cup of black olives.
• 1 cup of crushed tomato.
• Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Cook the cod in water until it flakes easily.
2. In a frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil.
3. Add the potatoes, shredded cod, olives and crushed tomato. Cook over low heat until potatoes are tender.
4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

This Portuguese dish highlights the unique combination of flavors and textures, taking those who try it on a journey of culinary nostalgia.

4. Codfish Empanadas:

Ingredients:
Dough for empanadas (you can make it or buy it).

• 500 g of desalted and shredded cod.
• 1 chopped onion.
• 1 chopped red bell pepper.
• Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in olive oil until tender.
2. Add the shredded cod and cook until cooked.
3. Fill the empanadas with this mixture and bake according to the dough instructions.

These cod empanadas offer a delicious and portable way to enjoy this fish anywhere in the world.

Reliving the taste of home

These cod recipes not only feed the body, but also the soul. For those longing for connection to their roots, each bite is a reminder of the familiar flavors and warmth of home.


Get ready for a culinary journey full of nostalgia and delicious memories with these cod recipes!

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