Baccala Dolce E Agro - Sweet and Sour Dry Cod

Sunday, September 16, 2007 posted by mmMaple
  • 1 whole dry cod (about 2 lbs.)
  • 2 tbs. currants or seedless raisins
  • 1 tbs. shelled pistachio nuts
  • ½ cup olive or peanut oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tbs. chopped fresh mint
  • Pinch of pepper

Soak cod in cold water for 24 hours. Change water several times. Wash in cold water before using. Dry with absorbent paper; cut in serving pieces. Roll in flour.

Heat oil in skillet; brown garlic 3 minutes; remove from oil. Fry cod in hot oil about 5 minutes on each side or until light brown and tender.

In separate saucepan blend vinegar, water, currants, mint, and pistachio nuts; boil slowly 5 minutes. Pour hot sauce over cod; cover; simmer slowly 3 minutes.

Serve very hot with green salad. Serves 4.


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