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Baccala (Salt Cod Stew)

Cultural Context

Baccala, or salt cod stew, has roots in Italian coastal regions, where preservation methods were essential for long sea voyages. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, especially Christmas Eve, this dish symbolizes abundance and the sea's bounty. Today, variations exist worldwide, with each culture adding its unique twist, making it a beloved dish across many cuisines.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 stoccafisso
1 cipolla
1 bottiglia di salsa di pomodoro
1 scatola grande di tonno
4-5 acciughe
prezzemolo q.b
pepe
sale
olio d'oliva
mezzo bicchiere di latte
1 dado

salt cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Fresh cod is lower in sodium and more affordable than salt cod.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives offer a different flavor profile at a lower cost.

capers

🥗Healthier: chopped green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Chopped green olives can mimic the briny flavor of capers.

1

Soak the stoccafisso (dried cod) in water for a few days to rehydrate it.

2

In a pot, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.

3

Add the rehydrated stoccafisso to the pot and cook with the sautéed onion.

4

Pour in the bottle of tomato sauce and stir well.

5

Add the can of tuna, anchovies, parsley, salt, and pepper to the mixture.

6

Dissolve the dado in half a glass of milk and add it to the pot.

7

Simmer the mixture until everything is well combined and heated through.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

BaccalàBacalao
Local Name: Baccalà

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