Ecomely

Language

Chatrou de morue: recipe illustration
Fish & seafood

Chatrou de morue

A Creole festive dish made with desalted salt cod, pigeon peas and aromatics, simmered until the flavours blend together. It is traditionally served with green bananas or rice.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the salt cod for 24 hours in cold water, changing the water 3 to 4 times.
  2. Drain the cod, remove the bones, then flake it into large pieces.
  3. Sauté the sliced onions and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, the thyme and the whole chili pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cod and the drained pigeon peas, then mix gently.
  6. Pour in the water, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the chili pepper and thyme, adjust the seasoning with pepper and serve hot with green bananas boiled in water.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Reduce the oil to 1 tablespoon and add more tomatoes for extra softness.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.