Fish with Split Pea and Tomato Garlic Sauce from Santorini

THIS IS the Cypriot version of brandada, or brandade, the salt cod dish that is also native to Spain and the south of France. Salt cod is cheap and readily available all over Greece, and it can be easily found in the United States, but I have adapted the recipe so it can be prepared with either fresh or salted fish. The fish is briefly baked, covered with a garlicky sauce and topped with sliced tomatoes. The result is a tasty, hearty dish.

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