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:
- Cover the salt cod with water in a bowl and let it soak all day or overnight.
- 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. - In a pot, arrange the following alternatively: onions, sweet potatoes, shredded cod, cabbage, bell peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, seasoning, garlic and water.
- Cover and bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes.
- 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
