Italian
Fried Salt Cod Croquettes
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
Crispy fried salt cod and potato croquettes, seasoned with parsley and pepper. A classic Italian street-food-style snack, simple and delicious.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
6 items- Salt CodDesalted fillet
- PotatoesBoiled and mashed
- Coarse Salt(optional) — To taste
- Black PepperFreshly ground
- Prezzemolo RiccioFinely chopped
- BreadcrumbsFor coating; not too fine
Method
- Take a desalted baccalà (salted cod) fillet and cut it into small strips or pieces.
- Mash boiled potatoes in a bowl.
- Add the baccalà pieces to the mashed potatoes.
- Mix together and test for saltiness; adjust with coarse salt if needed.
- Season with black pepper.
- Let the mixture rest for about 30 minutes to compact and blend flavors (optional but recommended).
- Add finely chopped curly parsley and mix well.
- Take breadcrumbs (not too fine), shape the mixture into small croquettes (like supplì or arancini).
- Fry in hot oil carefully until golden brown.
- Drain and serve hot.
Gambero Rosso
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