Nonna’s Secret Baccalà Recipe 🇮🇹 | Authentic Italian Salt Cod Dish From Vicenza

baccalà

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Fresh cod is lower in sodium and more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

White grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Yams are often cheaper and provide similar texture.

Soak the baccalà in water for 24-48 hours, changing the water frequently.

Drain the baccalà and pat it dry with a towel.

Slice the onions thinly and sauté them in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to combine, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in the white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the soaked baccalà, bay leaves, and enough milk to cover the fish.

Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 30-40 minutes.

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