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Ingredients Salt Dried Cod
Directions Place salt cod in water for 12 to 24 hours depending on the size of the fish, changing the water a number of times.
Notes In a number of regions in Southern Italy salt cod is fried in batter for the traditional meatless Christmas Eve feast. In some towns the batter is so thick it's almost like a pizza dough (the fish is worked into the dough). In other towns the batter is smooth and velvety. Near Rome, where my mother's neighbor, Concetta, comes from, the batter is very thick. Nowadays most North Americans who come from this region offer more than cod on Christmas Eve. Shrimp seems to be a necessity for most households. Photo: Mary Melfi. |