Bacalhau With Chick Peas Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Wash and soak the cod in a bowl of water. Change the water 3 times over the course of 8-10 hours.
• 2. In a saucepan, add the cod and water. Bring the water to a boil 1-2 minutes. Drain the water and tear the bacalhau into small pieces.
• 3. In a large bowl add the pieces of bacalhau along with the rest of the ingredients. Toss the ingredients together well and serve, room temperature, or chill and serve cold.

Steps:

• Soak the dried salted cod in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water several times.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soaked cod, and boil for about 5 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove cod from water, and save water for cooking potatoes. Remove skin and bones from the cod, and flake the meat into pieces using a fork. Set fish aside in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon of parsley, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour over the fish, and toss lightly to coat.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the potatoes into the fish water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain under cool water, peel and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
• While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute until golden and caramelized. Stir one clove of garlic into the onions. Set aside.
• Layer half of the potato slices in the bottom of a greased 8x11 inch baking dish. Cover with half of the cod, then half of the onions. Repeat layers, ending with onion.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Before serving, garnish the top with green and black olives, and hard-cooked eggs. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Steps:

• Prepare Bacalhau.
• Soak fish in water for at least 24 hours and preferably 48 hours, changing the water 3 to 4 times per day.
• Drain the fish, rinse well and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
• Bring to a boil.
• Taste the water; if it is too salty, drain the fish, add fresh water and bring to a boil again.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Drain and let cool.
• Remove any skin and bones and separate the fish into coarse flakes.
• Prepare the stew.
• In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the onion slowly until it is golden.
• Stir in the Bacalhau and heat for two minutes.
• Add chickpeas, parsley, vinegar, garlic, piri-piri, salt and pepper and cook for another two minutes or until the mixture is completely warmed through.
• Serve garnished with the hard boiled eggs and olives.

Steps:

• Soak the cod in cold water to cover for 24 to 36 hours, changing the water occasionally, drain. Flake the cod into small pieces, removing any bones. Set aside. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until slightly golden, about 6 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a medium ovenproof casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Spread half of the potatoes over the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle half of the salt cod over the potatoes. Place half of the onion mixture over the salt cod. Top the onion mixture with more salt cod. Place another layer of potatoes over the top of the cod. Drizzle the entire pan with the remaining 1/4 cup of oil. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden. Place on a serving platter. Garnish with the sliced eggs, olives, and parsley.

Steps:

• Prepare bacalhau as below: Soak fish in water for at least 24 and preferably 48 hours, changing the water 3 to 4 times each day. Drain the bacalhau , rinse well, and place in a saucepan with enough water, to cover. Bring to a boil. If the water is too salty, drain, add more fresh water and bring to boil again. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. When cool, remove any skin or bones, and separate the fish into coarse flakes. Continue from this point with any recipe. In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the onion slowly until golden. Stir in the bacalhau and heat for 2 minutes. Then add the chick peas, parsley, vinegar, garlic Piri-piri, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, add the quartered eggs and olives. Serve hot or room temperature.