Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew
Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew pairs tender flakes of salted cod with a rich tomato-wine sauce layered with onions, potatoes, and sweet roasted peppers. Briny olives and capers balance gentle sweetness from golden raisins, while sliced hard-boiled eggs add a comforting finish. Serve this hearty, Basque-inspired dish for a cozy family dinner or a festive weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Soak the salted codfish in about 2 quarts of water, changing the water three times over 8 hours. Drain, then cut the codfish into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a pot, layer 1/2 of each ingredient in this order: potatoes, codfish, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins. Set the bay leaf on top of the raisins, then pour 1/2 of the tomato sauce and 1/2 of the olive oil over everything. Repeat the layers in the same order, omitting the bay leaf. Pour the water and white wine over the top; do not stir.
- 3
Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 343.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 17.03 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.05 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 118.58 mg High
- Sodium 655.16 mg High
- Fiber 4.34 g Moderate
- Sugar 14.14 g High
- Added Sugar 1.25 g Low Source
- Calcium 83.31 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.73 mg Low Source
- Potassium 791.45 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 44.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.9 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Vizcaina Style Bacalao Cod Stew is a Portuguese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Capers, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 343.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew?
- It is a Portuguese stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Capers, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew?
- Explore these Portuguese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
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