salt cod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of salt cod
First recorded in 1730–35
Example Sentences
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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 ● Oct. 23, 2024
The long-standing appetizer springs from a whip of salt cod made on-site, potatoes, heavy cream and garlic; the balls are fried to a light crunch and give way to fluffy fillings.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 11, 2022
Chives and paper-thin wheels of serrano chiles give the whipped house-cured salt cod the kind of bright, fresh attitude you’re more likely to associate with a peekytoe crab salad.
From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2021
By 4 p.m., the food happy hour kicks in, with $3-$6 noshes from salt cod beignets to truffle parmesan fries.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2019
No more riding in the hold with barrels of salt cod.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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