Salt Cod 3 Ways

Preserving cod in salt gives the fish a lovely firm texture and enhances its flavour.

For each of these recipes, you will need to desalt the cod 24 hours in advance: 

• Rinse the cod under cold water to remove the coating of salt. 
• Place in a container, cover with cold water and refrigerate for 24 hours, changing the water 3-4 times. 
• Drain and pat dry before using. 

Brandada de Bacalao

This is a versatile starter; eat it with toasted sourdough bread or crudités or it is delicious when used to stuff piquillo peppers. 

Potaje en Vigilia

This chickpea stew with spinach and salt cod makes a great family meal. It's usually served with boiled eggs on top.

Buñuelos de Bacalao

Typical on the east coast of Spain, these bite sized salt cod fritters are like a savoury profiterole and go down splendidly with a cold beer.