How to Make Puerto Rican Codfish Stew - Cómo Hacer Bacalao Guisado Puertorriqueño [Episode 323]

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Fresh cod is lower in sodium and pollock is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams can be cheaper.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while paste is often less expensive.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over high temperature.

Add 1 small diced onion and sauté until slightly darker than preferred.

Add 1/4 cup of sofrito to the pan and mix well.

Add 1 sliced and cooked small potato to the mixture.

Pour in 1/2 can (4 ounces) of tomato sauce and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 cups of frozen codfish to the pan and mix well.

Push the mixture to the side to make room for 2 scrambled eggs.

Let the scrambled eggs solidify, then mix them with the stew.

Allow the stew to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes before serving.

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