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Venetian Cicchetti

Cultural Context

Cicchetti are small snacks or side dishes served in Venetian bars, traditionally enjoyed with a glass of wine. They reflect the Italian culture of sharing and socializing, often featuring local ingredients and seasonal produce. Today, cicchetti have gained popularity beyond Venice, inspiring similar tapas-style dishes around the world.

ItalianITappetizer
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
200g di polenta
1L d’acqua
30g di parmigiano o grana
30g di burro
Sale e pepe
700g Stoccafisso o Baccalà
1 bicchiere d’olio di semi
1 limone
4 foglie di alloro
2 spicchi d’aglio
Pepe
Olio EVO
Prezzemolo

cured meats

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: salami

Lean turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nut-based cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nut-based cheese offers a dairy-free option.

seafood

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna provides a budget-friendly protein alternative.

marinated vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: pickled vegetables

Pickled vegetables are often less expensive.

1

Prepare the polenta by boiling 1L of water and adding 200g of polenta, stirring until thickened.

2

Once the polenta is cooked, stir in 30g of butter and 30g of grated parmesan or grana, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

3

For the baccalà, soak 700g of stoccafisso or baccalà in water, then drain and shred it.

4

In a pan, heat 1 glass of seed oil and add 2 cloves of garlic, 4 bay leaves, and the shredded baccalà, cooking until tender.

5

Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon and season with pepper, adding olive oil and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

assemblygarnishing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milkfishwheat

Also Known As

CicchettiVenetian Tapas
Local Name: Cicchetti veneti

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