Codfish "alia Marinaia"

Ingredients

• 1 pound Salt codfish (Soaked to remove excess salt)
• 0.5 medium Onion (Finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Best olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (To taste, adjust after soaking cod)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground)
• 0.125 teaspoon Allspice (Pinch)
• 3 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fish broth
• 0.5 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon All-purpose flour (For thickening)
• 4 slices Bread (For frying)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For frying bread)

Instructions

1. 1Soak the salt codfish in cold water for at least 24 hours, changing the water several times to remove excess salt. After soaking, place the codfish in a pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the fish is slightly softened but not falling apart. This makes it easier to remove the skin and bones. Drain the codfish and let it cool slightly. Remove the skin and bones, then chop the fish into small pieces.
2. 2In a saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped parsley and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. 3Add the chopped codfish to the saucepan with the onions and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and allspice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. 4In a separate small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, fish broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with a tablespoon of cold water to form a slurry. Gradually whisk the flour slurry into the simmering vinegar mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and take the saucepan off the heat.
5. 5While the codfish and sauce are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the bread slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
6. 6Arrange the fried bread slices in a layer on a serving platter. Spoon the codfish mixture over the bread. Pour the vinegar sauce over the codfish. Serve immediately.