Bacalao al Pil Pil

Bacalao al Pil Pil

Spanish · Recipe

A Basque cod dish with garlic, olive oil, and chilli.

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About this dish

Spanish cuisine

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces salt cod (desalted)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 chilli
  • 150ml olive oil

Description

Bacalao al pil pil is a silky emulsion created from salt cod and oil — simple ingredients elevated by technique.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil, add garlic and chilli, then remove.
  2. Add cod skin-side down, cook gently.
  3. Swirl pan until oil emulsifies with fish gelatin to form a sauce.