Definition:
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod. The dried fish is white, delicate, and tender once it’s re-hydrated. Lomo is the best cut; avoid the chewy end pieces.
Pronunciation:
[bah-kah-LAH-oh]
Also Known As: salt fish, salt cod
Alternate Spellings: bacalao, Bacalhau, baccalà, saltfish
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod. The dried fish is white, delicate, and tender once it’s re-hydrated. Lomo is the best cut; avoid the chewy end pieces.
Pronunciation:
[bah-kah-LAH-oh]
Also Known As: salt fish, salt cod
Alternate Spellings: bacalao, Bacalhau, baccalà, saltfish