Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs dried salt cod fish (bacalao)
  • 4 medium potatoes, sliced thin
  • salt, for potato, to taste
  • freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste (for potatoes)
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (for potatoes)
  • freshly grated asiago cheese, to taste (optional)
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced in rings
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 12 cup water
  • 12 cup white wine
  • 13 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 12-34 cup chunky tomato sauce
  • 1 -2 dash Tabasco sauce (a dash or two)

Method

  • Soak bacalao overnight.
  • Drain.
  • Cover with water and cook until fish is soft.
  • Drain water and crumble fish.
  • In a flat casserole, line the bottom with sliced potatoes.
  • Salt, freshly ground coarse black pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to season the potatoes.
  • Add fresh grated Asiago cheese, if using, I have found that it adds another dimmension of flavor.
  • Cover the potatoes with bacalao, then a layer of onion slices, then the minced garlic, and the green pepper rings.
  • Whisk together the water, wine, oil, lime juice, tomato sauce and Tabasco.
  • Pour this mixture over the casserole.
  • Bake in the oven, uncovered at 375F for approximately 30 minutes.
  • It's done when the potatoes are cooked through.
  • Garnish the top with red bell pepper slices.
  • Enjoy!