The salted cod, "bacalao" from Iceland Fish Online is produced from fresh raw material, line-caught cod from sustainable and well controlled fishing stocks. The fish is white and flaky, full of protein and extremely tasty.
It is important to soak the fish carefully in water to produce the best result from cooking and maintain the distinctive salt fish savor. Leave the fish to soak in water for 48 upto 72 hours (three days) depending on the thickness of the fish. Put the fish in a container with enough water to cover it completely, and keep in a refrigerator for two or three days. Four liters of water for each kilo of fish is a suitable volume. Remove the fish from the refrigerator on the third day. Keep it soaking for another 24 hours, but change the water every 6 hours. By now the fish should be almost unsalted and can be cooked in a variety of ways and seasoned to taste. Salt fish which as been soaked in water can be stored in a refrigerator for approximately 2 - 3 days. It can also be frozen and will then keep like fresh fish. Unsoaked salted codfish will keep for a few months in a well sealed plastic bag in a refrigerator.