Cuban Bacalao a la Vizcaina | Cuban Codfish stew #recetacubana

salted cod

💰Cheaper: fresh cod

Fresh cod is more readily available and can be used in a pinch.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often less expensive and still add flavor.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can provide moisture and flavor without the cost of wine.

Soak salted cter fish in water, rinsing three times to rehydrate.

Cut onions and peppers into julienne strips.

Prepare a sofrito by sautéing peppers, onion, and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent and peppers are soft.

Add 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of golden cooking wine to the pot.

Add 8 oz of unsalted tomato sauce.

Incorporate dry ingredients: bay leaves, homemade sassone, oregano, cumin, and black pepper.

Add bonato (Caribbean sweet potato) to the mixture.

Add the soaked salted cter fish directly into the sauce without boiling first.

Add olives to the pot, whole or chopped as preferred.

Cover the pot and cook for about 20 minutes or until the potato softens, checking for doneness.

If the potatoes are not ready, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve the dish garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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