baccalà mantecato
🇮🇹 A dish from Italy
Baccalà mantecato, meaning 'whipped salt cod spread' or 'creamed cod', is a Venetian appetizer (antipasto) made with dried cod (stockfish).
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | dried salt cod, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | soaked, poached, then whipped into a creamy emulsion |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, mild, creamy, briny |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | appetizer, often spread on bread or polenta |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does baccalà mantecato come from?
baccalà mantecato is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is baccalà mantecato?
Baccalà mantecato, meaning 'whipped salt cod spread' or 'creamed cod', is a Venetian appetizer (antipasto) made with dried cod (stockfish).