Como Hacer el MEJOR Bacalao Guisado con Viandas | Puerto Rican Cod FIsh Stew

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while regular potatoes are widely available.

Soak salted cod in water overnight, changing water several times.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell peppers and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, capers, and olives; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add soaked cod and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

In a separate pot, boil potatoes, yuca, and plantains until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain root vegetables and set aside.

Add cooked root vegetables to the cod stew; stir gently to combine.

Season with vinegar, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5 more minutes.

Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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