Baccala Fiorentina - Dry Cod Florentine

Monday, September 24, 2007 posted by CBFoods
  • 1 whole dry cod (about 2 lbs.)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbs. tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • 1 tsp. washed capers
  • ½ cup olive or peanut oil
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Pinch of pepper to taste

Soak fish in cold water for 24 hours. Change water several times. Wash in cold water before cooking.

Cut fish in 4 inch serving pieces. Roll in flour.

Heat oil in skillet; brown garlic 3 minutes; fry cod 3 or 4 minutes on each side until light brown. Sprinkle lightly with pepper to taste.

Blend tomato paste with warm water; pour over fish; add mint and capers; cover; simmer about 10 minutes or until tender and well done.

Serve very hot. Serves 4.


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