Peppery Avocado Salt Cod Dip
Recipe
This spicy Caribbean-style guacamole uses salt cod and coconut milk
to make a fabulous dip.
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 pound salted codfish ([i]bacalao[/i]), preferably boned
1 medium-size ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 fresh hot peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Pinch of sugar
1/2 cup cassava meal (manioc meal) or fine unseasoned dried bread
crumbs
1/4 cup coconut milk (available canned as well as fresh)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
PREPARATION:
Cover the salt cod with cold water and let soak for 3 to 4 hours.
Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Place
fish under preheated broiler, turning once, until each side is
browned. |
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