Regional Italian Cuisine Baccala Mantecato - part 2 of 2

salt cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lighter, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Shallots add subtle flavor, while onions are less expensive.

Remove excess cooking liquid from the poached cod.

Transfer the cod into a mixing machine.

Add shallots, parsley, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice to the cod.

Blend the mixture until smooth, resembling mayonnaise.

Gradually add olive oil while mixing until creamy.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice and olive oil as needed.

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