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Deep Fried, Battered Salt Cod (Baccalà)
This Deep Fried, Battered Salt Cod (Baccalà) recipe features soaked salt cod pieces coated in a light batter made from flour, milk, water, baking soda, and salt. The batter is whipped to the right consistency before dipping the fish, which is fried until golden and cooked through. The result is a crispy exterior with tender, flavorful salted cod inside, often served as an appetizer or main.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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
- cooking 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.
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Notes
- Cut the salt cod into small pieces for even frying and better portion sizes.
- Whisk the batter thoroughly to develop the right thickness that adheres well to the fish.
- Fry at moderate heat to avoid burning the batter before the fish is cooked.
- Drain fried fish on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% 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.