Portuguese Fish Chowder

Recipe Type:	Non Veg.
Preparation Time:	30 M
Cooking Time:	30 M
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds Cod Fillets (cut into chunks)
• 4 cups Water
• 4 cups Fish Stock or Clam Juice
• 1/2 tsp Saffron Shreds
• 2 tbsp Vinegar
• 3 Potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1/4 pound Salt Pork (cubed)
• 2 medium-size Onions (peeled and diced)
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Cooking Instructions:

• Take fish, water, stock, saffron shreds, vinegar, and salt in a pot.
• Heat on low flame until the fish can be flaked with a fork but still remains stiff.
• Remove the fish in a separate plate and boil the potatoes in the same liquid.
• In the meantime, brown the salt pork in a separate pan.
• Add onions and garlic. Cook over low heat until the onions turn golden and soft.
• Discard the garlic.
• Add this preparation to the liquid.
• If the potatoes are cooked, add the fish. Simmer until the fish is completely cooked.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot.