Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Codfish Stew) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Seafood Recipes. (Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Codfish Stew) Recipe). This Spanish-style fish stew from the Basque region of Spain is a traditional peasant dish popular in all Spanish-speaking countries (where each has given it their special twist). For example, in Mexico it is usually made for Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Lent; in Puerto Rico it is a year-round favorite but most enjoyed during Lent. This is one of the Puerto Rican versions.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 9hrs15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Codfish Stew) Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound salted cod fish

4 potatoes

sliced thick

2 onions

sliced

4 hard-boiled eggs

sliced

2 teaspoons capers

2 large cloves garlic

minced

¼ cup pitted green olives

1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

drained

½ cup golden raisins

1 bay leaf

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup water

¼ cup white wine

Drunken Mussels

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Soak the salted cod in about 2 quarts of water changing the water 3 times over the course of 8 hours. Drain and cut the fish into bite-size pieces.

Step 2

Layer the half of each ingredient in the following order: potatoes cod fish onions hard-boiled eggs capers garlic olives roasted red peppers and raisins. Place the bay leaf on top then pour half the tomato sauce and half the olive oil. Repeat with the remaining ingredients in the same order. Pour the water and white wine on top. Do not stir.

Step 3

Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Codfish Stew) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 474.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 42.3g 85%

Carbohydrates: 31.6g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 9.3g

Fat: 18.9g 29%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 192.3mg 64%

Vitamin A Iu: 915.9IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.8mg 106%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 59%

Vitamin C: 35.5mg 59%

Folate: 51.2mcg 13%

Calcium: 139.3mg 14%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 115.5mg 41%

Potassium: 1521.4mg 43%

Sodium: 4353.3mg 174%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 169.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.