Fried Salt Cod Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb center-cut skinless boneless salt cod, rinsed well
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp water
  • accompaniment: lemon wedges

Directions:

  1. Soak cod in a large bowl with water to cover by 2 inches, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, 1 to 3 days (see cooks' note, below). Chill cod until ready to use.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until it registers 385 to 390°F on thermometer.
  3. While oil is heating, whisk together flour, salt, olive oil, water, and parsley in a bowl. Drain cod and pat dry, then cut into 3- by 1/2-inch strips. Working in batches of 4, coat strips in batter, then transfer to oil with tongs and fry, turning, until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. (Return oil to 385 to 390°F between batches.)
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.
  5. Cooks' notes: • Brands of cod differ in their degree of saltiness: A less salty one may need only 1 day of soaking, while another could require up to 3. To test it, simply taste a small piece after 1 day; you want it to be pleasantly salty but not overwhelming. • If your sea salt is very coarse, lightly crush it with a mortar and pestle or the side of a large heavy knife.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 88.49 Kcal (370 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.68g 6%
Sodium 437.69mg 18%
Potassium 27.2mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.99g 4%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 1.62g 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 6.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 239.57 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.95g 6%
Sodium 1184.94mg 18%
Potassium 73.63mg 1%
Total Carbs 32.45g 4%
Sugars 0.05g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 2%
Protein 4.38g 3%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 18.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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