Stewed Potatoes with Cod and Bay Leaf

This potato stew with cod has deep roots in popular Castilian cuisine, especially during Lent, when meat consumption was restricted.

Cod, due to its ease of preservation in salt, was for centuries a practical and economical solution for many families in the peninsular interior without access to fresh fish.

During the Spanish post-war period, this dish became a symbol of subsistence, and was common in collective dining rooms, schools, and convents.

Despite its simplicity, it has maintained its gastronomic dignity thanks to its comforting flavor and deep connection with rural identity.

Today, it remains a protagonist in festivals and gastronomic days celebrating traditional spoon cuisine.