salt cod

American  

[sawlt kod] / ˈsɔlt ˈkɒd /

noun

1. salted and dried cod that is desalted by soaking before use.

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Etymology

Origin of salt cod

First recorded in 1730–35

Example Sentences

You’ll find it at Portugalia Marketplace, a haven for Portuguese specialty goods ranging from tinned fish to salt cod, olive oil, and cured meats.

From Salon

The food was next-level good, whether we ate dishes showcasing local ingredients, fusion cuisine that brought together Japanese and Portuguese flavors, or traditionally-prepared pastel de nata — custard tarts — and salt cod.

From Salon

Fish soup features local rockfish, specifically its belly, treated like salt cod, and pimenton for rich, smoky flavor.

From Washington Post

I could easily start a graze-a-thon with salt cod fritters, too.

From Washington Post

Some of the many “little things” — deviled eggs with brassy green sauce, salt cod fritters served with garlic aioli — have been around forever and continue to delight with their quality and consistency.

From Washington Post