Genoese-style Stockfish Accommodato

The Genoese-style Stockfish Accommodato is a traditional dish from Ligurian cuisine, made with stockfish, which is dried and soaked cod. It is a flavorful and nutritious dish, ideal for the cold season. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 600 g of soaked stockfish
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Parsley to taste
• Pitted Taggiasca olives to taste
• 2 tablespoons of salted capers
• 3-4 medium potatoes
• 50 g of pine nuts
• 2 salted anchovies
• 500 ml of tomato puree
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Begin by cutting the already soaked stockfish into pieces of your preferred size and set aside.
2. Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces, and place them in water to remove excess starch.
3. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley. In a large pan, sauté the mixture with olive oil. Make sure it doesn’t burn.
4. Add the desalted and deboned anchovies to the pan, and let them dissolve while stirring with the sauté.
5. Now add the previously desalted and rinsed capers, the olives, and the pine nuts. Toast for a couple of minutes.
6. Pour the tomato puree into the pan, add a bit of water and bring to a boil.
7. Add the potatoes, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.
8. Add the stockfish pieces, cover again, and cook for another 20-25 minutes or until the fish is well-cooked and the potatoes are tender.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste. Serve hot and sprinkle with more freshly chopped parsley.

Curiosity

The Genoese-style Stockfish Accommodato is a dish that dates back at least to the 15th century and is closely linked to the maritime traditions of Liguria. According to some historical accounts, it was the food that was served to sailors during long crossings for its ability to be preserved for long periods. Over time, it has become a traditional dish, enjoyed not only in Ligurian homes but all over Italy.