Definition

Noun: * Dried and salted codfish: "Salt cod" refers to codfish that has been preserved through a process of salting and drying. It is a hard, shelf-stable food product that requires preparation (soaking to remove salt and rehydrate) before it can be cooked and eaten.

Usage

• "Salt cod" is a specific food item. It is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the ingredient in general.
• Example: The recipe calls for salt cod, which needs to be soaked overnight.
• Example: Salt cod was a crucial provision for sailors on long voyages.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term specifically denotes the preserved state of the fish. Once prepared (desalted and rehydrated), it is often simply referred to as "cod" in the context of the finished dish (e.g., "codfish cakes").
• It is a key ingredient in various traditional cuisines, such as Portuguese , Spanish , and Caribbean dishes.

Variants and Related Words

• Bacalhau (n): The Portuguese word for salt cod, often used in English contexts when referring to Portuguese or Brazilian dishes.
• Bacalao (n): The Spanish word for salt cod.
• Stockfish (n): Cod or other white fish that has been dried by cold air and wind without salt. This is a different preservation method from salting.

Synonyms

• Dried cod
• Salted cod
• Preserved cod

Related Phrases

• To desalt salt cod: The essential preparation process of removing excess salt by soaking.
  • Remember to desalt the salt cod at least 24 hours before you plan to cook it.

Noun

1. codfish preserved in salt; must be desalted and flaked by soaking in water and pounding; used in e.g. codfish cakes