After the cod has soaked, rinse it in cold water. Put the potatoes in a pan, cover with water, add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Simmer until tender, then drain and keep warm. In a large pan ...

Cod has been salted and dried for millenniums – it was the way we preserved it before Captain Birdseye came on the scene. Cod has been salted and dried for millenniums – it was the way we preserved it ...

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A trio of dishes for an Iberian-themed summer gathering: salt cod with grated tomatoes and dill oil, vermicelli cooked paella-style with charred peppers and aubergines, and goat’s cheese croquetas ...

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Step 1: Put the cod in a dish, sprinkle with salt and chill in the fridge for 1hr. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the onion, garlic and carrot. Cook for 10min until softened. Step ...