Bacalao a la criolla (Codfish a la Dominicana)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of salted dried codfish
• 1 lb. of potatoes.
• 2 green bell peppers, diced into cubes
• 1/4 cup of seeded olives, sliced
• 1 small red onion, cut into thin slices
• 4 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 cup of tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic
• Salt

Instructions

1. Soak the codfish in abundant water overnight, or at least two hours.
2. Boil the codfish and potatoes in half a gallon of water till tender.
3. Flake the codfish and peel and dice the potatoes, reserve.
4. In a pot heat the oil over medium heat.
5. Cook and stir the onion, olives, pepper, tomatoes, and garlic until the onions become transparent.
6. Add 1 cup of water and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes.
7. Add the codfish and tomato sauce, stir.

8. Add 1 cup of water and the potatoes, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
9. Season with salt to taste.
10. Serve with with moro de habichuelas or rice of your choice.