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Baccalà Fritto

Battered and fried cod with a side of lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salt cod soaked and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sparkling water cold
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Pat the soaked cod pieces dry with paper towels.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and cold sparkling water into a smooth batter.
  3. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pan.
  4. Dip each piece of cod into the batter and let the excess drip off.
  5. Fry in batches 3 to 4 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

Soak the salt cod overnight, changing the water a few times.