Deep Fried, Battered Salt Cod (Baccalà)
User Reviews
4.7
177 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Deep Fried, Battered Salt Cod (Baccalà)
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A typical Italian lent dish, but can be made anytime of year.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp milk
- ½ cup water this is for a small amount of salt cod, double all the ingredients for a larger piece of fish
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 10 oz salt cod 1 piece that has been soaked
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Remove the fish from the water, rinse and dry with paper towel, to remove as much of the water as possible. Cut into smaller pieces.
- Prepare the batter by mixing the milk, water, salt and baking soda together in a bowl, then begin adding flour a tablespoon at a time, and whisking for about 4 or 5 minutes once it becomes the right consistency. The whisking is important. Check out the photo below to see the consistency of the batter.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. When it is hot, begin dipping the pieces of fish into the batter, which should be somewhat thick, and not too runny (you don't want all the batter running off the fish as you put it in the oil).
- Place a few pieces of fish into the hot oil and fry until they are cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes total (turning the fish half way through), or longer if it's a thicker piece of fish. If it browns to quickly, the oil is too hot.
- Place on a paper-towel lined plate to soak some of the oil.
- Continue with the rest of the pieces of fish. Place all the fish on a serving plate, garnish with some parsley and lemon slices, if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Make smaller pieces and this can be served as an appetizer, too.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
89g
(178%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
216mg
(72%)
Sodium
10127mg
(422%)
Potassium
2081mg
(59%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
211IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
238mg
(24%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 89g | 178% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 10127mg | 422% |
| Potassium | 2081mg | 44% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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177 reviews
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