SALTED COD: legend and how to prepare before cooking

Step 1

Cut the salted cod into large pieces

Step 2

Soak the pieces of salted cod in a bowl of material resistant to salt, best if glass or ceramic.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store into the fridge.

Step 4

Replace the water into the bowl every 8-10 hours

Step 5

After 24 hours, cut a little piece of salted cod and boil it for a minute, then taste to check if it is still too salty.

Step 6

If the salted cod is still too salty, extend the soak 24 hours more, replacing the water every 8-10 hours.

Step 7

Cook the cod immediately after soaking.