How to Make Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque-Style Codfish Stew) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bacalao a la Vizcaina, also known as Basque-Style Codfish Stew, is a traditional Spanish dish that originates from the Basque region of Spain. This flavorful and hearty stew is a beloved dish in Spanish cuisine and is often enjoyed during Lent and on special occasions.

The dish is made with salted codfish, also known as bacalao, which is a popular ingredient in Spanish and Portuguese cooking. The salted cod is rehydrated and then cooked with a rich tomato sauce, onions, peppers, and ga...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound salted cod fish
  • 4 medium potatoes, sliced thick
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup pitted green olives
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup white wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Soak salted codfish in about 2 quarts of water, changing the water three times over the course of 8 hours. Drain, then cut codfish into bite-sized pieces.
  • Layer 1/2 of each ingredient in a pot in the following order: potatoes, codfish, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins. Place bay leaf on raisins, then pour 1/2 of the tomato sauce and 1/2 of the olive oil over top. Repeat layers in the same order, skipping bay leaf. Pour water and white wine over top; do not stir.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    475 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 192mg
    • Sodium: 4353mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1521mg