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Fried Salt Cod in Batter

Fried Salt Cod in Batter

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Fried salt cod in batter is a tasty and crispy main course. The batter gives the cod a light texture and an irresistible flavor. This recipe is perfect to enjoy during the Christmas season or at any time of the year.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 20 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. of servings
  • Soaked Salt Cod
    Soaked salt cod700 g
  • Flour150 g
  • Egg
    Egg1 Unit
  • Brewer's yeast5 g
  • Dry White Wine
    Dry white wine20 cl
  • Frying oil:1 L

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Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 13

    In addition to the preparation and cooking time, allow 2 hours for the batter to rest

  2. STEP 2 OF 13

    Before proceeding, rinse the salt cod under running water to desalinate it further

  3. STEP 3 OF 13

    Dissolve the brewer's yeast in a very small amount of lukewarm water

  4. STEP 4 OF 13

    In a bowl, sift the flour, then add the egg, the dissolved brewer's yeast, a pinch of salt, and the wine

  5. STEP 5 OF 13

    Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or a whisk

  6. STEP 6 OF 13

    If the mixture is too thick, dilute it with a few more tablespoons of wine

  7. STEP 7 OF 13

    Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the batter rest for two hours

  8. STEP 8 OF 13

    Drain the salt cod and pat it dry well with paper towels

  9. STEP 9 OF 13

    Cut it into pieces and dip each piece into the batter, turning it several times to coat it completely

  10. STEP 10 OF 13

    In a pan, heat plenty of oil and when it reaches a high temperature, fry a few pieces of cod at a time

  11. STEP 11 OF 13

    As soon as they are golden and crisp, remove them and let them drain on paper towels

  12. STEP 12 OF 13

    Keep them warm until you have fried all the fish

  13. STEP 13 OF 13

    Serve the fried cod pieces on a serving platter that has been preheated

Suggestions

  • Bowl

  • Whisk

  • Pan

  • Frying Tongs

General information

Storage instructions

Fried salt cod in batter is best eaten immediately after preparation, but if there are leftovers, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

More information

Fried salt cod in batter is a typical dish of Italian culinary tradition, particularly in the regions of Campania and Lazio.

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)146.64
Carbohydrates (g)9.85
of which sugars (g)0.27
Fat (g)1.64
of which saturates (g)0.36
Protein (g)20.49
Fibre (g)0.31
Salt (g)2.55
  • Protein
    20.49g · 60%
  • Carbohydrates
    9.85g · 29%
  • Fat
    1.64g · 11%

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