Keyword: Bacalhau, chorizo, easy recipes, salt cod, soups and stews, Spanish
Servings: 4people
Calories: 418kcal
Ingredients
250gramsbacalao (salt cod)
2tbspolive oil
1large onionpeeled and chopped
2Spanish cured chorizo sausagescut into slices
2cloves garlicminced
1tspsmoked paprika
2tbsptomato paste
125mlwater
796 mlcanned whole tomatoes
540mlcanned chickpeasdrained and rinsed
1tbspsherry vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Soak the Bacalao
Place the bacalao (salt cod) in a bowl or container and cover with cold water. Soak for 48 hours, changing the water twice a day.
Preparing the Stew
Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chorizo and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the pan and the chopped onion. Cook until completely translucent, about 2-3 minutes.Reduce the heat to medium and add the tomato paste, minced garlic and paprika to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Return the chorizo to the pan, along with the juice from the canned tomatoes and the water. Gently crush the whole tomatoes, by hand, or with the back of a spoon and add to the pan. Cover, let come to a boil then reduce the heat and allow the stew to simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain the bacalao and cut into 2-3 cm size pieces.Add the drained chickpeas, sherry vinegar and the bacalao to the pan and let simmer for another 10 -15 minutes.Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.