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BACALAO GUISADO (STEWED COD FISH) RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Bacalao Guisado (Stewed Cod Fish) Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium-size (about 8-ounces) dry salted codfish
1 onion cut into round slices
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup salad oil
1 sprig Chinese parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • Soak codfish overnight in cold water overnight. Drain water and add fresh cold water. Boil codfish for 1/2 hour. Pour out water. Fry codfish, onion, garlic, green pepper and tomato sauce in hot oil. Simmer for 1/2 hour. Add parsley or cilantro.

BACALAO GUISADO (STEWED COD FISH)



Bacalao Guisado (Stewed Cod Fish) image

A staple for Lent in Puerto Rican households!

Provided by Jannese

Categories     Main Course

Time P1DT30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 pounds bacalao, rinsed and desalinated overnight ((AKA salted alaskan pollock or codfish))
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
1 cup onion, sliced
1/2 pound cassave or potato, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tbsp sofrito
1 can tomato sauce ( 8 oz)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 packet Sazon seasoning ((2 teaspoons))
1 cup water
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Soak the bacalao for 24 hours, changing out the water 2-3 times.
  • Add the soaked bacalao and yucca (or potato) into a pot filled with cold water. Bring the pot to a boil and cook until the yucca (or potato) is fork tender. Drain the pot, and break the bacalao into large chunks. Cut the yucca into large chunks.
  • In a large pot heated to medium heat, add the olive oil and sofrito. Saute for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced peppers and onions, saute for 4-5 minutes, until they're softened but no browned.
  • Add the tomato sauce, oregano, sazon, olives and water.
  • Toss in the cooked bacalao and yucca or potato.
  • Stir the whole mixture together and let it simmer on low for 10 minutes, to allow the flavors to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
  • Sprinkle the bacalao guisado with 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, and serve!

BACALAO GUISADO CON BERENJENA (STEWED CODFISH WITH EGGPLANT)



Bacalao Guisado con Berenjena (Stewed Codfish with Eggplant) image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salted cod
1 eggplant
1 Vidalia onion
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
Parsley (preferably fresh)
Green olives with a little of the juice
Olive oil
1 clove garlic
Recaito - cilantro-based seasoning (optional)
2-3 fresh tomatoes
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 can (4 oz.) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Soak cod overnight in covered container of cold water in fridge changing water 3 times OR boil for 10 minutes to remove excess salt
  • Chop all veggies and set aside. Heat large skillet with olive oil. Sautee onions, garlic. Add peppers and eggplant. Add tomatoes. Add tomato paste and sauce. Add cod. Simmer until cod is tender and flaky.
  • Use fork to break cod into smaller flakes. Serve with rice or with sweet or green plantains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

BACALAO GUISADO (CODFISH STEW)



Bacalao Guisado (Codfish Stew) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds dried codfish
1 gallon water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 culantro* leaves, chopped
2 whole bay leaves
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon capers
2 potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled until tender
4 sprigs cilantro, leaves chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, add the codfish and cover with 1 gallon of water. Bring it to a boil and cook for 10 minutes to remove the salt. Drain the cod and break it into small flakes with a spoon. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green peppers, onion, tomatoes, and culantro and cook for 2 minutes. Add the codfish, bay leaves, red bell peppers, tomato paste, and capers. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the boiled potatoes and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or cooked plantains, if desired.
  • Serving suggestion: white rice or cooked plantains.

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