Salt cod9/28/2023 In Norway bacalao commonly refers to a specific Spanish-style dish prepared with salted and dried cod, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and olives which was assimilated to Norwegian cuisine in the 20th century, and is now officially spelled bakalao. It is also found in the cuisines of other territories and regions such as the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Suriname. Similar recipes can be found across Europe. It is often cooked on social occasions and is the traditional Christmas Eve dinner in some parts of Portugal. (Curiously it is one of the few species of fish not consumed fresh in this fish-loving country, which boasts the highest per capita fish consumption within the European Union). There are said to be over 1000 recipes for salt cod in Portugal alone and it can be considered the iconic ingredient of Portuguese cuisine. Fresh (unsalted) cod is referred to as bacalhau fresco (fresh cod).īacalhau dishes are common in Portugal, and also in former Portuguese colonies such as Cape Verde, Angola, Macau, Brazil, and Goa. ![]()
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