Bacalao Guisao [Puerto Rican Style Cod Stew]

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish can be lighter, while canned tuna is more affordable.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Kalamata olives add a different flavor, while black olives are less expensive.

Prepare unsalted catfish by ensuring it is not frozen and season with salt and pepper.

Heat a pot until very hot, then add extra virgin olive oil.

Add pre-prepared sofrito and grated tomatoes; mix and cook on high heat.

Lower heat to medium high and add cut catfish in three pieces; cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to dissolve.

Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes, uncovered, to let juices flow.

Add one cup of water and mix; taste and adjust salt as needed.

Add cilantro and mix again; cover and let cook for 3-4 minutes.

Turn off heat and let sit covered for a couple of minutes before serving with white rice, avocados, and lettuce greens.

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