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Medium 35 min~240 kcal 4/10
Baccala Mantecato
Venetian whipped salt cod is simmered with garlic, beaten with olive oil and served as a silky spread on polenta.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~280 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 25 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Easy
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Balık
- 500 g Desalted cod
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 Bay leaf
Sos
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
Baharat
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
Polenta
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Cornmeal
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Salt
Servis
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Make sure the cod has been desalted, rinse if needed, and pat dry.
5 min05:00 - 2
Put the cod in a pot with garlic and bay leaf, cover with water, and simmer.
15 min15:00 - 3
Drain the fish, remove skin and bones, keep the garlic, and discard the bay leaf.
6 min06:00 - 4
Put the fish and garlic in a mixing bowl, stream in the olive oil, and beat until creamy.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add the lemon juice and black pepper, then check the texture.
2 min02:00 - 6
Cook a thick polenta with the water, cornmeal, and salt, slice it, and fry the slices in a pan.
10 min10:00 - 7
Spread the baccala mantecato mixture on the polenta slices and serve with parsley.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Adding the olive oil little by little helps the fish turn silky without splitting.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a starter on fried polenta slices or plain crostini.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
24
g protein
16
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 36%Carbs 24%Fat 40%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Baccala Mantecato make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Baccala Mantecato take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Baccala Mantecato difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Baccala Mantecato have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 16g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Baccala Mantecato contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Baccala Mantecato belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Baccala Mantecato need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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