A Basque salted cod dish with olive oil, garlic, dried chile, parsley, and a silky pil pil emulsion.
25 min prep 25 min cook 1440 min rest
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Soak the salt cod in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water several times.
Drain the fish, dry it with paper towels, and cut it into large portions.
Boil the potatoes and keep them warm for serving.
Warm the olive oil in a wide pan, then gently cook the sliced garlic and dried hot peppers for 4 minutes without burning them.
Remove the garlic and peppers, then place the cod in the pan skin side down.
Cook the fish over low heat for 12 minutes, shaking the pan from time to time.
Take the pan off the heat and shake it in circular motions until the oil binds with the gelatin, then serve with parsley and potatoes.
💡 Tip: Do not fry the fish in hot oil; pil pil sauce forms through the patient joining of gelatin and oil in warm olive oil, not over high heat.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve bacalao al pil pil as a small-portioned main dish with boiled potatoes and an optional arugula salad.
~396
kcal calories
34
g protein
2
g carbs
28
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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