Bacalao (Dried Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce)

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound salt cod

2 large onions, sliced

2 sweet potatoes, dices

1/2 pound cabbage, sliced

1 sweet red bell pepper, sliced

2 cups canned stewed tomatoes

1/2 cup olive oil

1 bay leaf
1/3 tsp. powdered thyme

1 tbsp. patis

1/2 tsp. ground pepper

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup water

1/4 tsp. minced parsley

1 cup frozen peas

DIRECTION:

  1. Cover the salt cod with water in a bowl and let it soak all day or overnight.
  2. Change the water once or twice to reduce saltiness.
    Rinse cod well, place in a pot with water and cover, and slowly bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes. Drain, shred fish and discard bones.
  3. In a pot, arrange the following alternatively: onions, sweet potatoes, shredded cod, cabbage, bell peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, seasoning, garlic and water.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add parsley and peas for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Taste and correct seasoning.

Preparation and cooking time: 1 hour and 30 minutes, plus soaking time
Serves: 4 – 6