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Pick Up Saltfish

Pick Up Saltfish reads citrus 6.8, sourness 5.9 and richness 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Caribbean main, about 29 hr 23 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.6 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 2.9 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 8.6 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.9 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 6.8 · Sourness 5.9 · Richness 4.7 · Allium 3.3 · Umami 3.2 · Marine & Briny 3.0 · Floral 2.4 · Fruity 2.3 · Sweetness 2.0 · Herbaceous 1.9 · Bitterness 1.3 · Earthy 1.1 · Salinity 0.6 · Nutty 0.5

What's in it (8)

• 12 ounces dried salt cod fish (1 piece with skin and bones)
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 green pepper, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime peel, finely grated
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (and peeled of course)
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

Time & effort: about 29 hr 23 min (33 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 62.7 kcal, 6.8 g protein, 2.6 g fat, 3.9 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (5 steps)

1. Rinse the cod with cold water, then place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or foil and chill at least 24 hours in the fridge, changing the water once. Drain.
2. Place the fish in a large skillet, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till fish flakes easily, about 50 minutes. Drain; cool slightly.
3. Using fingers, shred the fish, dicarding skin and bones. Measure 1 1/2 cups shredded fish and place in a bowl(reserving any remaining fish for another use).
4. Add onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, lime juice, lime peel, and chile to the fish and stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. The salad can be made up to 4 hours ahead of serving time, covered and chilled.
5. Mound salad in the center of a nice platter. Sprinkle with chopped boiled egg. Surround with the avocado slices and serve. Enjoy!

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• Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus — American
• Lemon Pepper Baked Tilapia with Rice — American
• Lemon-Dill Greek Baked Cod — Greek
• Poached Salmon With Dill Horseradish Sauce Recipe — French

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