Seafood main dishes

Pisan-style stockfish (with potatoes)

⏱ 120 min👤 4 pp★★★☆☆

During the winter months, when the cold sets in and the craving for hearty dishes intensifies, Pisan-style stockfish (with potatoes) emerges as an ideal choice to warm Tuscan tables. This dish, typical of the culinary tradition of Tuscany, is based on a fundamental ingredient: dried cod, which, thanks to its unique processing, acquires a distinctive texture and intense flavor. The slow cooking technique in a saucepan, where sautéed onions and tomato come together to create an aromatic sauce, enhances the organoleptic qualities of the stockfish, making it tender and flavorful. The potatoes, added midway through cooking, complete the dish with their creaminess, transforming it into a rich and nourishing second course, perfect for a family lunch or a dinner among friends. Served hot, this Pisan-style stockfish is a tribute to the authentic flavors of Tuscan cuisine, capable of evoking the tradition and warmth of festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Nutritional values 520 kcal / serving

Protein
48g
Carbohydrates
18g
Fat
28g
Fiber
2g

* approximate values per serving

Information
120 minutes Total time
Serves 4 persons
★★★☆☆ Challenging

Preparation

In a saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in oil, then add the tomato and the bouquet garni. At this point, add the deboned and flaked stockfish and the skin cut into strips. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add a little water, and cook on low heat. Two-thirds of the way through cooking, add the potatoes, finish cooking, and serve hot.

Tips
If you want to enhance the flavor of the stockfish, pair this dish with a dry white wine and serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil raw for a final touch that enriches the dish.
Trivia
Stockfish is dried and preserved cod, typical of Nordic culinary tradition. This preservation technique dates back to Viking times, used to ensure the availability of fish during long journeys.