BACALAO A LA MEXICANA (DRIED COD MEXICAN STYLE

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Make and share this Bacalao a La Mexicana (Dried Cod Mexican Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by aaanajera

Categories     Mexican

Time P1DT13h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs dried salt cod fish
1 chile, ancho (optional)
2 lbs tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
1 (220 g) jar roasted red peppers
1/2 cup sliced blanched almond
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lb small potato, cooked and peeled
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the cod in cold water to cover for 12 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times. Drain. Place in saucepan cover with water and bring just to a boil. Drain, remove the skin and bones, shred the flesh and set aside.
  • Remove the stem and seeds from the chile ancho and soak in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain then puree in blender with the tomatoes and strain.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and garlic over low heat until transparent. Add the puree and cook over low heat until it thickens. Add the cod, bay leaf, cinnamon, pepper, red peppers, almonds, raisins, olives, capers and parsley. Stir, then cook over medium heat, covered, for 15 minutes. Add the potatoes, cover and cook over high heat for 10 more minutes to heat through. Add salt if required.
  • Garnish with the chiles gueros.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.9, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 172.4, Sodium 8358.3, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 75.7

Muqtadir Mengal
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this dish.


Caio Torr
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover cod.


Farhat Khan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again!


Stephone Felix
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The fish was bland and the sauce was too salty. I won't be making this dish again.


Samuel Keter
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This is my new favorite fish recipe! The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this dish.


Asanda Manyathii
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the fish was cooked perfectly.


raiscreas
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This recipe was a disaster! The fish was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this dish again.


gamerboylife!
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The fish was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking the fish for a shorter amount of time next time.


AK Shad
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll try it again with less chili peppers next time.


Julien Esper
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I was a bit skeptical about using dried cod, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The fish was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory.


Kourtney Gonzales
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I've never had bacalao before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again!


Joban Singh
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the fish was cooked perfectly.