Salt Cod, Bahia Style (Bacalhau a Baiana)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 pound salt cod 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, crushed 2 sweet peppers, 1 red, 1 green, seeded and chopped 3 tomatoes, peeled and pureed
1 cup hot water salt, freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon dende (palm) oil
1 cup thick coconut milk 1 cup scallions, chopped, using white and green parts



1 Soak the cod in cold water to cover for 12 hours or more, changing the water frequently. Drain the fish and remove any skin and bones. Pat the fish dry with paper towels and cut it into 2-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the onion, garlic, and peppers until the onion and peppers are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, fish, and hot water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Season to taste with salt, if necessary, pepper, and dende oil. Stir in the coconut milk and the scallions and heat through without letting the mixture boil.

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