How To Make Salt Cod With Chick Peas

Step 1: Drain the chickpeas

Pour the chickpeas into the colander to drain the water and then place them in the saucepan. Pour over enough water to cover them.

Step 2: Cook the chickpeas

Place the pan of chickpeas on the heat. Bring to the boil and add the potatoes. Simmer until tender - about 45 minutes.

Step 3: Drain the chickpeas and potato

When the chickpeas are cooked, drain and set aside, saving cooking liquid for later.

Step 4: Cook the salt cod

Place a pan of water on the heat and bring to the boil. When boiling, add the salt cod and cook for 6-8 minutes.

Step 5: Finish the salt cod

When the fish is cooked, drain and leave to cool. When cool enough to handle, break up into large flakes, discarding the skin and bones.

Step 6: Start the sauce

Heat the olive oil in the large pan, add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes and chickpeas and cook for another minute. Simmer on a low heat for about 25-30 minutes.

Step 7: Add fish

When the chickpea mixture has cooked for 30 minutes, gently add the salt cod and parsley and stir. Season well with salt and pepper.

Step 8: Serve

Serve with plenty of crusty bread.