Bacalhau Cremoso (Brazilian Salt Cod Dip)

Brazilian recipe for a beautiful fish dip made with salt cod and lots of olive oil. Serve it with breadsticks or toast as an inexpensive yet delicious starter for a dinner party, or as a yummy party dip.

Step: 1

Soak cod in a large bowl of water in the refrigerator for 24 hours, changing soaking water 4 to 5 times to remove the salt.

Step: 2

Rinse the cod under running water; drain. Remove skin and bones.

Step: 3

Transfer cod to a saucepan and cover with water. Heat over low heat until it is soft and flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Drain cod and let cool until easily handled, about 15 minutes. Shred finely and transfer to a large saucepan.

Step: 4

Place saucepan over low heat. Pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream, beating vigorously, until mixture thickens to the consistency of mayonnaise, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, parsley, salt, and white pepper. Let cool before serving, about 15 minutes.

Per Serving: 270 calories; protein 23.8g; carbohydrates 0.2g; fat 18.9g; cholesterol 57.5mg; sodium 2672.1mg.

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