
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the salt cod for 24 hours in cold water, changing the water 3 to 4 times.
- Drain the cod, remove the bones, then flake it into large pieces.
- Sauté the sliced onions and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, the thyme and the whole chili pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cod and the drained pigeon peas, then mix gently.
- Pour in the water, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
- 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.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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