Categories: Fish- Seafood

Ingredients

• 1 whole dry cod (about 2 lbs.)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh mint
• 1 tsp. washed capers
• 1/2 cup olive or peanut oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup warm water
• pinch pepper to taste

Directions

1. Soak fish in cold water 24 hours. Change water several times. Wash in cold water before cooking.

2. Cut fish in 1-inch serving pieces. Roll in flour. Heat oil in skillet; brown garlic 3 minutes; fry cod 3 or 4 minutes on each side until light brown. Sprinkle lightly with pepper to taste.

3. Blend tomato paste with warm water; pour over fish; add mint and capers; cover; simmer about 10 minutes or until tender and well done. Serve very hot.

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