Photograph of the finished Baccalà mantecato

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Baccalà mantecato

1 hr 30 min Hands-on time + 8 hr 30 min waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Dried cod (baccalà) Dried cod (baccalà) 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of Olive oil Olive oil ⅔ cup
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 4 cloves
  • Photograph of Parsley Parsley 0.3 oz
  • Photograph of Cornstarch Cornstarch 7.1 oz
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.1 oz
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.3 oz

Method

  1. 1 Soak the dried cod in cold water overnight, changing the water three times to remove excess salt.
  2. 2 Boil the fish with garlic in gently simmering water for 20 minutes, then remove the skin and bones.
  3. 3 Beat the fish fillets with a whisk, gradually drizzling olive oil over them for 10 minutes until fluffy and creamy.
  4. 4 Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to thicken.
  5. 5 Cook cornmeal into polenta, cut into pieces, toast until golden brown, then spread cod on top and serve.
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