Sos Morue (Haitian Codfish - Poisson Sale) Recipe
Make this flavorful Haitian salted codfish stew, simmered in rich tomato sauce and herbs. Easy to pair with boiled plantains or rice and beans.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 467kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. salted fish - boiled 4 -6 times draining the liquid each time to remove the saltiness
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 small onion - sliced
- 3 tbsp. Tomato paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons Jacmel
- ½ teaspoon Saint Marc
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh Italian parsley and basil leaves
- 1 ½ cup of water
- 1 habanero pepper
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Salted Cod:Place the salted codfish in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.Once it reaches a boil, drain the water and repeat this process 4 to 6 times (or more if needed) to remove most of the salt.After the final boil, drain the cod, let it cool slightly, then break it into small pieces or shred it using your hands. Set aside. You can leave it whole, like we have done.
- Sauté the Aromatics:In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.Add half of the sliced onions and sauté for about 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Build the Base:Add the cod. Then stir in the tomato paste and cook it with the onions for another 2 minutes, allowing it to deepen in flavor and color.Add the Jacmel seasoning, Saint Marc seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently stir everything together until well combined with the tomato mixture.
- Simmer the Stew:Pour in the water and gently stir. Add the whole habanero pepper (leave it whole to keep the heat subtle or break it to add heat) and all remaining ingredients, including lemon juice.Cover and let the stew simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, allowing all the flavors to come together.Finish with Freshness:Squeeze in more lemon juice, if desired, and give it a final stir. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining onions.Serve & Enjoy:Serve hot with boiled plantains, white rice, rice and beans, or fried green plantains.
Notes
How To Pair It
This easy recipe pairs well with almost any dish from around the world. But if you want to serve it with some of your favorite Haitian food recipes, we have a few suggestions below: Haitian Black Rice Plantain Balls Haitian White Rice Red Beans And Rice **** When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred).Nutrition
Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 8mg