Bacalao (salt cod)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsSalt cod
¼cupOlive oil
2mediumsOnions
1smallCan tomato sauce
2clovesGarlic
½cupMinced parsley
4ouncesSliced pimentos
½cupDry white wine

Directions

Wash the cod, changing the water three or four times. Soak it overnight in water to cover. Drain. Cut the fish into 2-inch pieces.

Place the pieces in cold water to cover, bring to boil, and drain well. Chop the onions and garlic and fry them, along with the drained pimentos, in olive oil. When the vegetables are tender stir in the tomato sauce, parsley and wine. Cover and simmer over very low heat for 30 minutes. Place the cod in the sauce and simmer, uncovered, 30 to 45 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. Serves 4. Walt