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Cod: how to desalinate cod

Technique for desalinating dried cod in three variations: loin, thin fillet and shredded cod.
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Contents

Dry loin

  1. Place the loin in a bowl with plenty of water, enough to cover it well, and keep it covered with water at all times for 4, 5 or 6 days in the refrigerator (minimum 4 days).
  2. Change the water for the first time and leave it for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Change the water for the second time and leave it for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Remove it from the refrigerator, drain and cook it.

Dry thin fillet

  1. Place the pieces in a bowl with plenty of water, enough to cover them well, and keep them covered with water at all times for 2 days in the refrigerator (maximum).
  2. Change the water for the first time and leave them for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Remove them from the refrigerator, drain and cook them.

Dry shredded cod

  1. Place the pieces in a bowl with plenty of water.
  2. Leave them in water for 3-4 hours at room temperature.
  3. If you put them in the night before, leave them in the refrigerator.
  4. Change the water for the first time and leave them for 1 hour.
  5. Cook them.
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