noun
- A dried and salted cod, especially as prepared in Spanish and Portuguese cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled bacalá or bacalau in some contexts.; Common in Mediterranean and Latin American cooking.
Examples
- Bacalao is a staple ingredient in Spanish tapas and traditional dishes.
- The chef soaked the bacalao overnight to remove excess salt before cooking.
- Bacalao à Brás is a popular Portuguese appetizer made with shredded salt cod.
- Many Caribbean recipes feature bacalao as a protein source.
- The market sells both fresh and bacalao varieties of cod.