Best Catalan Shredded Salt Cod Salad Recipes

SALT COD DIP

Steps:

• Soak the cod in cold water in the refrigerator for 24 hours, changing the water 4 times.
• Drain the cod. Put in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a bare simmer; drain, then repeat with fresh water. Drain again, then add the milk and cream to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until the fish is flaky, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the milk mixture, then drain and coarsely flake the fish.
• Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Let cool slightly, then press through a ricer or a food mill. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme and cloves in a small saucepan; cook over low heat, 5 minutes. Strain the flavored oil and set aside.
• Put the cod, half of the flavored oil, the reserved milk mixture, the lemon juice and 1/2 cup hot water in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Add the potatoes and the remaining flavored oil and pulse to combine; season with pepper. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve warm with crackers.

INSALATA DI BACCALA: COD SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the hydrated cod into 2-inch by 2-inch pieces. In a large pot of cold water, add the carrot, celery, and onion. When the water begins to simmer, add the cod pieces and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cod begins to flake. Once cooked, remove the skin and any odd bone you may find. Break up the cod and place in a salad bowl with the olives, parsley, olive oil, and salt, to taste. Mix well. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator or serve immediately.

SALT COD SALAD

Steps:

• Mix juice, vinegar and oil in a large bowl; whisk until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss in salad greens. Transfer salad to a serving bowl or plate.
• Chop the salt cod with a knife, and then shred it with your fingers. Toss the cod, orange, tomato, olives and parsley together, and arrange on top of the salad greens. Serve.