Ingredients

• 3 pounds dried codfish
• 1 gallon water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 culantro* leaves, chopped
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled until tender
• 4 sprigs cilantro, leaves chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the codfish and cover with 1 gallon of water. Bring it to a boil and cook for 10 minutes to remove the salt. Drain the cod and break it into small flakes with a spoon. Set aside.
2. In a large frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green peppers, onion, tomatoes, and culantro and cook for 2 minutes. Add the codfish, bay leaves, red bell peppers, tomato paste, and capers. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the boiled potatoes and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
3. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or cooked plantains, if desired.
4. Serving suggestion: white rice or cooked plantains.