Bacalao a la Vizcaína (Salted Cod In Red Sauce)

Ingredientes

• 1 lb salted cod (bacalao), desalted y flaked 🐟
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 pequeño cebolla, sliced 🧅
• 1 bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 3 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 0.5 cup sofrito
• 1 cup tomate sauce 🍅
• 0.5 cup picado en cubos tomates 🍅
• 0.5 cup pollo broth o water
• 1 tsp capers
• 0.5 cup green olives, sliced 🫒
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (opcional para calienta)
• 0.5 cup papas, picado en cubos (opcional) 🥔

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Bacalao
2. 2Rinse the salted cod under cold water, then soak in water para 6-8 hours (changing the water every 2 hours).
3. 3Drain y flake into bite-sized pieces.
4. 42️⃣ saltea the Base
5. 5calienta aceite de oliva in a pan over fuego medio.
6. 6Add cebollas, bell peppers, y ajo; saltea until soft.
7. 7Stir in sofrito, tomate sauce, picado en cubos tomates, adobo, pimienta negra, cumin, oregano, y red pepper flakes.
8. 83️⃣ Simmer to Perfection
9. 9Pour in pollo broth y add capers, olives, y bay leaf.
10. 10If using papas, add them now.
11. 11Let the sauce simmer para 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. 124️⃣ Add the Bacalao
13. 13Gently fold in the flaked cod, ensuring it’s well coated in the sauce.
14. 14Simmer uncovered para another 15-20 minutes until the flavors meld beautifully.
15. 155️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
16. 16termina con fresco cilantro y a drizzle de aceite de oliva.
17. 17sirve over white rice, tostones, o warm crusty bread!