Stoccafisso Livornese

A traditional Tuscan seafood secondi of rehydrated dried cod slowly finished in Livornese tomato sauce with olives and served with braised potatoes.

Secondi Fish • Dried Cod Tier 2
Stoccafisso Livornese with tomatoes, olives, and braised potatoes

Ingredients

Traditional Livornese cod preparation scaled for plated service and production planning.

  • 200 g dried cod (desalted)
  • 200 g canned peeled tomatoes
  • 120 g potatoes
  • 40 g onion
  • 30 g carrot
  • 30 g celery
  • 20 g black olives
  • 40 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 g parsley

Method

  1. Soak the dried cod for 48 hours, changing the water regularly until fully rehydrated and desalinated.
  2. Pat dry and lightly fry the cod in olive oil to set its structure and deepen flavor.
  3. Prepare a Livornese base with onion, carrot, celery, tomatoes, and black olives.
  4. Simmer the cod gently in the sauce until tender and aromatic.
  5. Serve over or alongside braised Tuscan potatoes and finish with fresh parsley.
Chef’s Note: Stoccafisso needs patience more than force. Proper soaking and gentle finishing are what give the dish its refined texture and classic coastal Tuscan character.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories445 kcal
Fat18 g
Carbohydrates20 g
Protein41 g
SodiumVariable — depends on soaking and desalting
High Protein Fish Tuscan Heritage