Best Escondido Codfish Salad Recipes

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ENSALADA DE BACALAO (SALTED COD SALAD)



Ensalada de Bacalao (Salted Cod Salad) image

One of my favorite easy make ahead meals. Served chilled or room temperature it's the perfect recipe for the summer.

Provided by The Noshery

Categories     Seafood

Time 3h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb of salted cod
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 large avocado or a whole small avocado, diced
3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
12 green olives (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Soak salted cod in cool water for 15 - 30 minutes. Drain and transfer cod to a pot. Cover with water and bring to a simmer on the stovetop. Change the water and bring it to a simmer 3 - 4 more times or until cod reaches desired saltiness. Drain, using a fork break up the cod and set aside.
  • Saute onion in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft and translucent.
  • In a large bowl combine cod with onions and remaining ingredients. Toss until well combined. If the salad is too dry to your liking add more olive oil.
  • Serve with rice or boiled yucca root drizzled with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 208 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 5433 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat

PORTUGUESE HIDDEN COD (BACALHAU ESCONDIDO)



Portuguese Hidden Cod (Bacalhau Escondido) image

This is another one of my favorite recipes from my friends in the Azore Islands.You may use left over cod from other meals to prepare this dish.

Provided by Chief Teer

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h5m

Yield 1/2 Cup, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup of precooked cod
2 onions, chopped
1 1/2 pints heavy cream
1 (16 ounce) package o'brien frozen potatoes
2 cups shredded cheese
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Stir fry a portion of sliced onions, until soft.
  • Add in the cream and the tbsp of tomato ketchup.
  • In a pyrex dish place square cut potatoes, with the shredded cheese, the onions and cod.
  • Spice to taste.
  • Place dish in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.
  • The last 15 minutes of bake time add the bread crumbs to top of dish and take into the oven until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 204.3, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.6

ESCONDIDO CODFISH SALAD



Escondido Codfish Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried salted codfish or a 1-pound fillet fresh codfish, 1-inch thick
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
1 small jalapeno chili, seeded, deveined and minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 pound jicama, peeled and grated
1 cup minced coriander leaves
1/2 cup minced mint leaves
1/2 cup minced basil leaves
2 scallions, rinsed and minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, deveined and diced
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • If using dried codfish, cover the codfish with boiling water. Set aside to cool. Drain. Bone, skin and shred the fish. Add boiling water to cover. Set aside to cool. Drain. Pat dry.
  • If using fresh codfish, place the fish on a rack and steam over 1 inch of water until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled. Skin and shred the fish.
  • Combine the lime and lemon juices, lime rind, jalapeno, sugar and salt in a glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the cod and refrigerate for 1 hour. Add the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 385 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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