Recetas

Cod 'al pil-pil'

Basque Country

Basque Country
  • Ingredients

    Ingredients for 4 people 4 medium slices of salt cod cut from the side 1/4 l of olive oil 6 cloves of garlic 1 chili pepper

  • Preparation

    Leave the cod to soak for 36 hours, changing the water 3 or 4 times. Then remove the scales and the bones and dry well with a cloth. Finely slice the garlic and fry in the olive oil in an earthenware dish over a low flame When it starts to brown, remove and put to one side. Add the cod to the same oil and cook over a low flame for around 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices. Place another earthenware dish over a flame and add some of the oil from the cod.When it is warm place the slices of fish in the pot with the skin facing down. Move the pot gently from side to side and at the same time slowly add the remaining oil. Once cooked, garnish the cod with the garlic and some sliced chili pepper.

Category: Main course

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Price: Medium

Season: All year round

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