Where to buy bacalhau near me?

Bacalhau is the Portuguese name for salted and dried codfish, widely used in Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine.

Some popular dishes include Bacalhau à Brás, Bacalhau com Natas, and Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá.

Yes, you can freeze bacalhau after soaking and desalting, whether cooked or raw, for several months.

No, it is not recommended; the fish will be too salty and tough if not properly soaked.

Typically, it takes 24 to 48 hours with water changes every 6-8 hours.

Spoiled bacalhau has an unpleasant odor, discoloration, or signs of mold. Fresh bacalhau smells mildly of the ocean.

No, the soaking water is too salty and should be discarded.

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Before cooking, bacalhau must be soaked in cold water for 24-48 hours, changing the water several times to remove excess salt.

Store unsalted dried bacalhau in a dry, cool place away from sunlight; it can last for months.

After soaking, bacalhau should be plump, tender, and not overly salty. Taste a small piece to check for saltiness.

Bacalhau can be baked, boiled, grilled, or fried and is often combined with potatoes, onions, olives, and eggs.

No, it is salted and dried raw; you need to soak and cook it before eating.

The salt preserves the cod during drying. Proper soaking is necessary to make it palatable.

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For faster soaking, cut the bacalhau into smaller pieces and change the water more frequently, but proper desalting still takes several hours.