Ajoarriero - Spanish Salt Cod And Red Pepper Salad
- 1 lb potato (Yukon gold or fingerling)
- 8 ounces salt cod fish
- 2 red bell peppers (or other sweet red peppers)
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- salt & fresh ground pepper
- Prepare the salt cod.
- Soak the fish for at least 24 or as much as 48 hours, changing the water three to four times each day.
- When the cod has softened, remove any skin and bones.
- Shred the fish, tearing it into thin strips with your hands.
- Prepare the peppers.
- Char the peppers over an open flame (If you don't have a grill or a gas stove, you'll have to do this in the broiler--which requires care to avoid burning).
- Using tongs, turn the peppers frequently until the skin is blackened and blistered.
- Transfer the charred peppers to a brown paper bag, roll it closed and let the peppers sit in the bag for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Using a paring knife, carefully scrape the blackened skin away.
- Cut the peppers open, remove and discard the seeds and white membrane.
- Slice the peppers into strips or chunks.
- Prepare the potatoes.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks.
- Add them to a pan of rapidly boiling salted water.
- Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain.
- As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them about 1/4 inch thick into a salad bowl.
- While the potatoes are still warm, add three tablespoons of the oil, the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the salad.
- Add the shredded cod fish and the sliced pepper to the potatoes and toss gently.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for about an hour.
- When you are ready to serve, arrange the salad on a serving platter.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
- Add and brown the garlic slices.
- Pour this hot garlic and oil over the salad and serve.
potato, salt, red bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, garlic, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ajoarriero-spanish-salt-cod-and-red-pepper-salad-120214 (may not work)