As well as fresh cod, you can also buy dried and salted cod, which is a great way to preserve it, with hardly any loss of nutrients. Both versions of this highly versatile fish are equally healthy, provided you desalt and rehydrate it properly. In terms of flavor, the taste difference between salt cod and fresh cod is slight. The salted cod will have more flavour.

What is bacalao in English?

Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried and salted codfish. In English, it is translated as simply cod. The dish is known as Bacalao a la Vizcaina, which means Basque Style Codfish Stew.

Where to buy salt cod?

You can find it in some large supermarkets, but it's hard. Fishmongers should have it, or you can ask them to order it in for you. If you happen to be near Billingsgate Fish Market in London, they also sell it. Salted cod is also sold in Spanish specialist stores like Brindisa.

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