Battered Fried Cod

A tasty dish, simply prepared: cod fried to a golden crisp in batter. A quick and delicious main course.


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Baccala in pastella -©Foto Anna Bruno/VerdeGusto
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Baccalà fritto in pastella

Baccalà in pastella

A tasty dish, simply made: fried salt cod, golden in batter. A quick and delicious second course.
voti: 5 (8)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main courses
Cuisine: Italian cuisine
Servings: 4 persone

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Ingredients

  • 700 gr Salted Cod wet
  • 150 gr Flour
  • 1 nr Eggs
  • 5 gr Brewer's Yeast
  • 20 cl White Wine dry
  • Oil for Frying

Instructions

  • Aside from preparation and cooking time, allow 2 hours for the batter to rest.
  • Before proceeding, rinse the salted cod under running water to further desalt.
  • Dissolve the brewer's yeast in a small amount of lukewarm water.
  • In a bowl, sift the flour, add the egg, the dissolved brewer's yeast, a pinch of salt, and the wine.
  • Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or a whisk.
  • If the mixture is too thick, dilute it with a few more tablespoons of wine.
  • Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the batter rest for two hours.
  • Drain the salted cod and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut into pieces and immerse each piece in the batter, turning it several times to coat completely.
  • Heat enough oil in a pan and, when it reaches a high temperature, fry a few pieces of cod at a time. 5 minutes per side.
  • As they turn golden and crispy, remove and drain on paper towels, lightly salt, and serve.
  • Keep warm until all the fish has been fried.
    Baccalà fritto in pastella
  • Serve the fried cod pieces on a preheated serving plate.
    Baccala in pastella -©Foto Anna Bruno/VerdeGusto
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