Boiling Bacalao

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 a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper provides a milder flavor, while paprika adds color.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, while vinegar mimics acidity.

Put bacalao in a pot and cover it with water.

Boil the bacalao for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir the bacalao while boiling and press it down to ensure it's submerged.

Place the pot on the stove and set to medium heat.

Do not cover the pot while boiling.

Check the bacalao for bones and ensure it's well separated before cooking further.

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