Baccala Alla Romana Recipes

Steps:

• Be sure to soak the fish for 2 days in fresh water. Change water every 5 hours. Begin by soaking the raisins in tepid water and toasting the pine nuts until golden. Cut the fish into 2 large fillets. Place a large pan over a medium flame, add the olive oil and cook fish until it begins to brown. At this point add the onion, garlic, and chili. When tender add the chopped tomatoes and cook about 10 minutes. Gently remove the fish and add the raisins, pine nuts, and a squeeze of fresh orange juice to the tomatoes. Serve the fish with ample sauce while hot.;

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute the onions in the olive oil over medium heat until they are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, olives, bay leaves, and basil and allow to simmer for roughly 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock, baccala and potatoes; allow to simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve immediately.