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Fried Cod in Batter

Fried Cod in Batter

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Fried 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 any time of the year.

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

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Soaked cod700G
  • Flour150G
  • Egg1
  • Brewer's yeast5G
  • Dry white wine20Cl
  • Oil for frying:

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 13

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

  2. STEP 2 OF 13

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

  3. STEP 3 OF 13

    Dissolve the brewer's yeast in a little lukewarm water

  4. STEP 4 OF 13

    In a bowl, sift the flour and add the egg, 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 cod and dry it well on absorbent paper

  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 they become golden and crispy, remove them and let them dry on absorbent paper

  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 preheated serving dish

Suggestions

  • Bowl

  • Whisk

  • Pan

  • Frying Tongs

General Information

Storage notes

Fried cod in batter is best consumed immediately after preparation, but if leftover, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

More information

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

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)145.8
Carbohydrates (g)9.74
of which Sugars (g)0.25
Fat (g)1.57
of which Saturates (g)0.36
Protein (g)20.49
Fiber (g)0.33
Sale (g)2.54
  • Proteins
    20.49g·64%
  • Carbohydrates
    9.74g·30%
  • Fats
    1.57g·5%
  • Fibers
    0.33g·1%