Fish & seafood / RICETTI
Maltese salt-cod stew
Desalted cod with potatoes, tomatoes and olives.
◷ 65 min / 4 servings
Method
- Soak cod in the fridge for 24–48 hours, changing water several times. Drain and remove bones.
- Soften chopped onion in oil for 8 minutes. Add garlic and tomatoes.
- Add potatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cod pieces and olives. Cook 15–20 minutes until fish and potatoes are done. Add parsley and pepper.
✳ From the kitchen
Taste before adding salt; cod may retain some.
Tradition reference
Maltese food · local recipe archive ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.