Cod “tsiladia” (with olive oil and tomato)

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Cod “tsiladia” is one of the most authentic dishes of Messinia! “Tsiladia” is a term that stems from “ladi”, the Greek word for olive oil, since olive oil is one of the main ingredients. This is an easy recipe that you can cook in less than an hour, as long as the cod is already desalted or fresh. Enjoy this traditional and very satisfying meal any time of the year, always delicious.

 

tsiladia

Cod “tsiladia” (with olive oil and tomato)

Our version of Cod “tsiladia” is special dueto the aromatic Balsamic vinegar by Messino, extra virgin olive oil, and the juicy local currants. Fresh tomato sauce smoothly embraces the codfish and offers extra aroma from fresh tomatoes and bay leaves.
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Servings 4
Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg salted Codfish (or desalted/fresh)
  • 4 onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp tomate paste
  • 3 fresh tomatoes
  • 80 gr Messino Balsamic vinegar
  • 100 gr Red wine
  • 6 bay leaves
  • fresh pepper
  • salt
  • 60 gr sugar
  • 80 gr Currants
  • 150 gr Olive oil
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This recipe was created with
Balsamic vinegar MESSINO
Balsamic vinegar MESSINO
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Instructions
 

  • Disclaimer: We desalt the cod the previous day, by adding it in water. We change the water  3-4 times within the day until the salt is finally off. If you want to avoid this, we suggest buying desalted or fresh codfish
  • Preheat the oven set to 200°C (392° F)
  • Chop the οnions into thin slices
  • Put a pot over medium heat and add 100 gr of the olive oil. When the oil is hot enough add the onions and a pinch of salt and saute them until the onions change color and get soft
  • Add the garlic and sautefor a minute. Then add the sugar, tomato paste, bay leaves, and as much fresh pepper as you like
  • Stir well and deglaze the pot with Messino Balsamic vinegar and red wine
  • Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the alcohol evaporates
  • Lower the heat and add the tomatoes, chopped in large cubes. Simmer until the sauce thickens and once itis ready we throw the currants in
  • Add the cod filets to amedium pan and pour them with tomato sauce and the rest of the olive oil
  • Bake in the preheated ovenfor 30 -35 minutes, until the tomato gets a nice dark color

Extra tip:

  • Accompany your dish with roasted potatoes or any green salad
  • You could enjoy codfishTsiladia both hot or cold
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