Bacalao Guisado is a traditional Puerto Rican stew of salt cod in a rich tomato broth with bright, vibrant herbs, potatoes, onions, peppers, and garlic. Serve it over a bed of white rice with a few slices of avocado. A favorite for Lent!
Ingredients:
1 pound salted codfish (salt cod)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cup (1/2 large) yellow onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup (1 small) green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons recao herb base (homemade or store-bought)
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 large bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (about 3 small) Yukon gold potatoes, quartered then cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
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