Moms Baccala Salad Insalata Di Baccala Food

BACCALA SALAD

Steps:

• Soak cod for 2 to 3 days, refrigerated, changing water regularly. In large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil, add cod and cook until fish breaks off easily. Strain and cool. After it cools, remove skin and bones, if there are any, and break into bite size pieces. In medium saute pan heat oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool.
• In a bowl, add cod, pour oil and garlic over, add lemon juice, peppers, olives, capers, parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Place in serving platter and serve at room temperature.

MOMS - BACCALA SALAD (INSALATA DI BACCALA)

Steps:

• Boil the *rinsed cod for around 15 minutes.
• Let the cod cool.
• In a large bowl flake the cod.
• Mix in the chopped Parsley.
• Add the extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon Juice - mix.
• Add the Black Olives, Spanish Olives, and pepper flakes - mix.
• Add salt if needed and enjoy.

INSALATA DI BACCALA: COD SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the hydrated cod into 2-inch by 2-inch pieces. In a large pot of cold water, add the carrot, celery, and onion. When the water begins to simmer, add the cod pieces and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cod begins to flake. Once cooked, remove the skin and any odd bone you may find. Break up the cod and place in a salad bowl with the olives, parsley, olive oil, and salt, to taste. Mix well. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator or serve immediately.

BACCALA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cod in a large bowl of cold water. Refrigerate for 4 to 5 days, changing water each day.
• Drain cod and cut into 3-inch pieces. Transfer to a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer cod to a bowl filled with cold water until cooled, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, garlic, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
• Drain cod and flake with a fork. Add to bowl with olive oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

SICILIAN SALT COD AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the salt cod.
• Soak the fish for at least 24 hours or preferably 48 hours, changing the water three to four times each day.
• When the fish has softened and lost its intense saltiness, rinse and drain it.
• Dry the fish as best you can with paper towels.
• Pull the fish into shreds with your hands.
• Prepare the salad.
• Cut off each end of each of the oranges (and the lemon if you are using one).
• Stand each orange on end and using a jig-saw motion slice away the skin and white pith.
• Slice the flesh of the fruit into chunks.
• Combine the chunks of fruit in a bowl with the olives, onion, chili, oil, vinegar, salt cod and oregano.
• Toss to mix well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and set aside, at room temperature, for at least an hour.
• To serve, arrange greens (if you're using them) on a platter and mound the salad on top.