Ingredients

  • 1 Pound dried salt cod
  • 1/4 Cup pure olive oil
  • 1/2 Cup diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Cup diced fresh tomato
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Cups fish or vegetable broth
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon capers
  • 1/4 Cup pickled jalapeño, cut in matchstick-size pieces (julienne)
  • 1/2 Cup California raisins
  • 1 large Yukon Gold potato, cooked and diced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Procedure

Place dried fish in large container; cover with cold water and allow to soak overnight. The next day, remove fish; drain and discard liquid. In large pot, cover fish with fresh water; bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and discard water. Repeat 2 more times; draining and discarding water each time. Then, flake fish with a fork, discarding any bones, and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, flaked fish and bay leaf; cook 2 minutes more. Stir in broth; heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes more. Stir in parsley, capers; jalapeño, raisins and potato; simmer gently for 5 minutes more. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately with extra virgin olive oil to drizzle at the table.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 590 (Calories from Fat 27%); Total Fat 17 ( Saturated Fat 2.5; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 170; Sodium 8620; Potassium 2068; Total Carbohydrate 29; Dietary Fiber 3; Sugars 18; Protein 76; Calcium 303; Iron 4;

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