Bacalao is still as popular as ever and with no need for it to be stored in a freezer or fridge it's a good store cupboard item. It needs at least 24 hours to soak.
Bacalao is a relly versatile food to have in your store cupboard, but it is no way a last minute quick dish to prepare. For best results it must be soaked between 24-48 hours and the water should be changed at least three times.
To soak the bacalao
Put the pieces of fish into a container with the skin side down.
Completely cover with cold water.
Place it somewhere cold, preferably the fridge, changing the water at least thrice.
Leave it for a minimum of 24 hours before a final wash and using.
Use it to make bacalao al pil-pil, croquetas, tortillas, albondigas, bacalao in salsa verde, breadcrumb or batter it - all are delicious and nutrious.
Some bacalao recipes will be posted soon.
