Bacalao al pil pil
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| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Region or state | Basque Country |
| Main ingredients | Salted cod |
| Ingredients generally used | Garlic, olive oil |
Bacalao al pil pil is a traditional Basque dish made with bacalao (salted cod), garlic, and olive oil. The cod is gently poached in olive oil and served with an emulsion sauce made from the olive oil, the cod's natural juices, and gelatin called pil pil. This dish has been popular in Northern Spain for centuries.[1]
Al pil pil is an onomatopoeic term, in reference to the sound of pan-frying cod, with its connective tissue breaking down and spattering.[2]