A name in Catalonia for an Atlantic atherine which has found its way into the Mediterranean. A marine fish, usually deep-fried, it is a small, silvery fish similar to the argentine. When tiny it is treated in the same way as whitebait. This fish grows up to 18 cm.
Salt cod. Much eaten during Lent, it must be soaked for 24 hours or more before use, with occasional changes of water. It can often be purchased ready soaked on Fridays.
Most often this is salt cod sautéed, cooked with a tomato sauce with garlic, onions, parsley and paprika, but ingredients may vary.
