Bacalao

Ingredients for Bacalao

• 600 g dried bacalao, dried salted cod
• 400 g canned chickpeas
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red capsicum, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 tbsp annatto powder
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Cooking oil

How to cook Bacalao

1. 1.Soak bacalao in cold water overnight in the refrigerator. Drain, flake the fish, and remove any bones.
2. 2.Fry potatoes in oil over medium heat until golden on all sides; remove. Dissolve annatto powder in hot water.
3. 3.In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion in oil until fragrant. Add bacalao, chickpeas, tomatoes, capsicum, pepper, and annatto water.
4. 4.Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes until nearly dry. Return potatoes, cook on low 5 minutes with a little water if needed, and serve.