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Zoe Saldana’s Bacalao a la Criolla with Tostones

2 lb. salted dried codfish (soaked for 12 to 24 hours; change the water at least twice to remove excess salt)

1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup green olives, halved

1 small red onion, thinly sliced•2 green peppers, diced

1 tsp mashed garlic

5 plum tomatoes, quartered

2 tbsp tomato paste

Salt to taste

1. Boil presoaked codfish and potatoes in 4 cups water until fish is tender and flakes easily, about 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a different pot, heat oil.

3. Sauté olives, onion, peppers, garlic and tomatoes.

4. Add 1 cup water. Let simmer for 3 minutes.

5. Stir in tomato paste, then add codfish, potatoes, and another cup of water.

6. Cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes. The sauce will start to thicken.

7. Taste sauce and add salt to taste. (For more spice, add dash of red or black pepper?or hot sauce!)