Salt Cod Cuisine: The International Table

Összefoglaló

The cultural and culinary tradition of salt cod is celebrated in this very special cookbook—and while it is focused on Newfoundland and Labrador, the recipes take us to the many countries that feature salt cod cuisine.

Part one is the fascinating history of salt cod with accompanying archival photographs, as well as a chapter on cooking methods. This leads nicely into part two, which has recipes.

From the Caribbean’s Salt Cod, Okra, and Yam Soup to a Spanish dish called Spinach and Chickpeas with Salt Cod Dumplings, to Brazilian Cod Cakes, we’re reminded that international trading routes introduced salt cod well beyond Newfoundland and Labrador. The author does share his familiar, at-home recipes for Boiled Salt Cod, Salt Cod Fritters and Salt Cod Burgers.

It’s a beautifully designed book with tempting recipes that should rid doubters of any concerns that the words “salt cod” and “cuisine” don’t go together.