“LIGHT” MEDITERRANEAN BACCALA’

Just use a little water instead of oil.

Start with a sweet onion, or a couple of shallots or fresh chives.

cipolla di tropea fresca

Slice it finely and put it in a saucepan with an inch of water. Add a pinch of salt and cover to stew.

In the meantime, cut the cherry or datterini tomatoes in half: ten for each person.

Add tomatoes, a spoonful of capers and a few leaves of oregano (I had fresh oregano just picked from the garden). Close with the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes.

When the vegetables are wilted, place the well desalted cod on them, with the skin underneath. Cover with a lid.

A chili pepper will give a cheerful pinch.

The cod cooks in ten minutes.

A drizzle of good raw oil once placed on the plate.

Delicious, tasty, light.

Marcella Ansaldo ©