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Viewed: 52 - Published at: 2 years agoIngredients
- 3 pounds dried codfish
- 1 gallon water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 2 culantro* leaves, chopped
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled until tender
- 4 sprigs cilantro, leaves chopped, for garnish
- Serving suggestion: white rice or cooked plantains
Method
- *Culantro can be found in specialty Latin markets.
- Recao or cilantro may also be used, but if these ingredients are substituted, double the amount called for.
- In a large pot, add the codfish and cover with 1 gallon of water.
- Bring it to a boil and cook for 10 minutes to remove the salt.
- Drain the cod and break it into small flakes with a spoon.
- Set aside.
- In a large frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the green peppers, onion, tomatoes, and culantro and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the codfish, bay leaves, red bell peppers, tomato paste, and capers.
- Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the boiled potatoes and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with rice or cooked plantains, if desired.
