Description
Baccalà Fritto della Vigilia is a traditional Italian fried salted cod dish, often served during Christmas Eve. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, it’s a simple yet flavorful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g salted cod (baccalà), soaked and desalted
- 200g flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 100g breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak the salted cod in water for 24-48 hours, changing the water every 6-8 hours.
- Pat the cod dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry the cod pieces until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure the cod is fully desalted before frying.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baccalà Fritto, Fried Cod, Italian Christmas Eve Dish