Polpette di Baccala Recipe

Name: Polpette di Baccala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds salt cod (must be soaked overnight); 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup currants, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained, patted dry, and chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pine nuts; 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small onion, minced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs; Flour; Sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying; 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges and seeded

Servings: persons

2 pounds salt cod (must be soaked overnight)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup currants, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained, patted dry, and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped pine nuts
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
Flour
Sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges and seeded

1
Soak the salt cod, immersed in cool water, overnight in the refrigerator, covered welltwo nights are even better.
2
Change the water four times at 3-hour intervals during day hours.
3
Drain the salt cod well and pat it dry, pressing out excess water.
4
Clean thoroughly, removing any skin and bones.
5
Finely chop the salt cod and put it into a bowl with the eggs, currants, pine nuts, parsley, garlic, onion, salt and pepper to taste, and the bread crumbs, and mix well.
6
Form the mixture into little egg shapes and coat with flour.
7
Heat 1/2 inch of sunflower or vegetable oil in a large frying pan until the oil is hot but not smoking.
8
Cook the salt-cod eggs until golden brown allover and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

180

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds salt cod (must be soaked overnight), 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup currants, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained, patted dry, and chopped, 2 tablespoons finely chopped pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Polpette di Baccala falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Polpette di Baccala

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