Escondido Codfish Salad Recipes

ESCONDIDO CODFISH SALAD

Steps:

• If using dried codfish, cover the codfish with boiling water. Set aside to cool. Drain. Bone, skin and shred the fish. Add boiling water to cover. Set aside to cool. Drain. Pat dry.
• If using fresh codfish, place the fish on a rack and steam over 1 inch of water until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled. Skin and shred the fish.
• Combine the lime and lemon juices, lime rind, jalapeno, sugar and salt in a glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the cod and refrigerate for 1 hour. Add the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve.

DOCKS COLESLAW

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the apple, bell pepper and celery and pulse until very finely chopped. Transfer to a nonreactive bowl and add the vinegar, sugar, celery seed, caraway seed, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt. Stir to combine, and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise and buttermilk and refrigerate 1 hour. Add the green cabbage, red cabbage and carrot and toss. (The slaw is best if made and refrigerated at least 1 hour before serving.)

PROVENCAL CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the rosemary branches and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if necessary to keep them covered. Drain the chickpeas, place in a large bowl and discard the rosemary stems. Set aside.
• Whisk together the vinegar and roasted garlic. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the chopped rosemary, parsley and olives. Toss the olive mixture with the chickpeas. Stir in the salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

SAFFRON LOBSTER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the white wine and garlic in a large pot and bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat. Add the lobsters, cover and steam for 12 minutes. Take the lobsters out of the pot. Set aside to cool. When the lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove the tail and claw meat from the shell and cut it into bite-size pieces. Refrigerate.
• Strain the lobster broth through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until it reduces to 1/4 cup, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the saffron and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool. Cut the potatoes in half. Set aside.
• Pour the cooled lobster sauce into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, lobster and basil. Toss gently. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

PORTUGUESE HIDDEN COD (BACALHAU ESCONDIDO)

Steps:

• Stir fry a portion of sliced onions, until soft.
• Add in the cream and the tbsp of tomato ketchup.
• In a pyrex dish place square cut potatoes, with the shredded cheese, the onions and cod.
• Spice to taste.
• Place dish in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.
• The last 15 minutes of bake time add the bread crumbs to top of dish and take into the oven until golden brown.