James's Salted Cod
1 lb Salt cod, skinless and boneless
3 tbl Olive oil
4 x Garlic cloves peeled and crushed
1 pch Red pepper flakes
1 cup Chicken stock fresh or canned
1 x One-inch piece lemon peel
1 x Egg beaten
Method :
Cut the salt cod into 1-inch-wide serving pieces and rinse well. Soak for 24
hours or more, rinsing with fresh water several times.
Cook the salt cod in fresh water for about 15 minutes or until it can be easily
flaked, but leave the pieces whole. Drain and let cool, discarding the liquid.
Heat a large frying pan and add the oil and crushed garlic. Saute over medium
heat until the garlic barely begins to brown.
Add the red-pepper flakes, the drained cod and the chicken stock which has been
simmered with the 1-inch piece of lemon peel. Bring to a simmer while shaking
the pan gently.
With a pancake turner remove the cod to a platter. Turn off the heat, add the
beaten egg and return to low heat.
Stir the liquid constantly until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the
heat and immediately pour over the fish and serve.
This recipe serves about 4 as a main dish.
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