Salt cod rice and peas

HOW TO MAKE SALT COD RICE AND PEAS

Step 1: Cook the cod in a saucepan with water for six to seven minutes. When the cod is cooked, remove it with a skimmer to a plate (reserve the cooking water). Remove the skin and bones from the cod, flake it with a fork and set aside.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, pour the olive oil, chopped onion, chopped garlic, peas and the peeled chouriço cut into pieces. Sauté over low heat about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add the flaked cod and the rice and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Pour the cod cooking water (about 700 ml (3 cups)) and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 5: Turn off the heat and serve.

TIPS FOR SOAK THE COD

1. Rinse the cod under cold water.

2. Place the cod with the skin facing up in a large bowl and cover it with cold water.

3. Allow the cod to soak for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 to 12 hours.

4. After 24 hours, taste a small piece of the cod to check for saltiness. If it is still too salty, continue soaking and changing the water until it reaches your desired level of saltiness.

5. The soaking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the quantity of salt the cod have.

TIPS FOR COOKING RICE

1. We usually use long-grain rice or medium-grain rice but you can use another type of rice. Long-grain rice is looser while medium-grain rice is creamier and absorb much more the flavors.
Rice cooking time: about 10 to 12 minutes for long-grain rice and 13 to 15 minutes for medium-grain rice.

2. The amount of water for the rice depends on each person's taste. The mesure we usually use is 250 ml (about 1 cup) to 300 ml (1 1/3 cups) of water per 100 grams (1/2 cup) rice.

3. Always cook the rice with a lid and over low heat to prevent the rice from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Salt cod rice and peas

If you like simple meals with various types of ingredients, this recipe is for you. This rice recipe mixed with flaked cod and peas is very tasty and has excellent presentation!

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Category:Cod, Main dishes, Recipes, Rice
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:45 m
Total Time:55 m
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Ingredients
• About 800 grams (1 3/4 pounds)) salt cod steaks, soaked for 24 hours
• 200 grams (1 1/3 cups) peas
• 250 grams (1 1/4 cups) long-grain rice
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 50 grams (1 3/4 ounces) Portuguese chouriço
• 6 cloves of garlic
• Pepper (to taste)
• 1 medium onion
• Water to cook the cod
• Salt (to taste)
Directions
1. Cook the cod in a saucepan with water for six to seven minutes. When the cod is cooked, remove it with a skimmer to a plate (reserve the cooking water). Remove the skin and bones from the cod, flake it with a fork and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, pour the olive oil, chopped onion, chopped garlic, peas and the peeled chouriço cut into pieces. Sauté over low heat about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the flaked cod and the rice and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour the cod cooking water (about 700 ml (3 cups)) and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and serve.
Salt cod rice and peas
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 655
Total Fat 19 g(24%)
Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
Cholesterol 121 mg(40%)
Sodium 357 mg(16%)
Total Carbohydrate 61.5 g(22%)
Protein 56.5 g