Baccala Recipe - OrsaraRecipes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits while being more affordable.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives offer a different flavor profile but are often less expensive.

capers

🥗Healthier: pickled cucumbers

💰Cheaper: dill pickles

Dill pickles can provide a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often cheaper and have a longer shelf life.

Soak the dried bacala in water for 30 hours, changing the water three to four times a day.

Prepare the polenta by cooking it and flattening it out after it's done.

Cut the bacala into smaller pieces.

Coat the bacala pieces in flour.

Heat oil in a pan until hot, then fry the bacala pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.

Place the fried bacala in a pot with a little oil at the bottom.

Sauté onion and garlic in the same oil until they are soft and translucent, avoiding browning.

Add the homemade tomato sauce to the sautéed onion and garlic.

Place the fried bacala into the pot with the tomato sauce and allow it to cook in the oven for at least 30 minutes.

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