Medium
New Year's Eve
Bacalao a la Vizcaína
Mexican New Year's feast - salt cod in rich tomato-pepper sauce. Traditional Media Noche dish served over rice.
110
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
40 min
Prep Time
70 min
Cook Time
110 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
2.00 lbs
Salt cod
soaked 24 hours
6.00 large
Tomatoes
roasted and peeled
3.00
Red bell peppers
roasted and peeled
2.00 large
Onions
sliced
6.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
0.50 cup
Almonds
blanched
0.50 cup
Green olives
pitted and sliced
3.00 tbsp
Capers
0.50 cup
Olive oil
2.00
Bay leaves
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Soak salt cod in cold water 24 hours, changing water 3 times.
2
Poach cod in fresh water 15 minutes, drain and flake.
15 minutes
3
Blend tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and almonds until smooth.
4
Sauté onions in olive oil until caramelized, 15 minutes.
15 minutes
5
Add tomato mixture and bay leaves, simmer 20 minutes.
20 minutes
6
Add flaked cod, olives, and capers.
7
Simmer gently 15 minutes to meld flavors.
15 minutes
8
Serve over white rice with crusty bread.