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Baccalà alla Vicentina

Venetian slow-cooked salt cod in milk, onion and anchovy sauce — the iconic dish of Vicenza that transforms humble preserved fish into pure luxury with 44g protein.

📅April 4, 2026
15mPrep
180mCook
4Servings
4.8Rating
Baccalà alla Vicentina🍝

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 53%Fat 38%Carbs 9%
340kcalCalories
44gProtein
14gFat
8gCarbs
1gFiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbdesalted salt cod (baccalà)
  • 3 wholeonions, finely sliced
  • 6 wholeanchovy fillets
  • 1.3 cuplow-fat milk
  • 20 gflat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbspolive oil
  • 1 to tastesalt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut cod into portions. Dredge lightly in flour.
  2. Soften onions and anchovies in olive oil 15 min.
  3. Layer cod in a casserole; cover with onion mixture and parsley.
  4. Pour over milk and remaining olive oil.
  5. Cook covered on very low heat or at 140°C for 2.5–3 hours, shaking pan gently — never stirring. Serve with polenta.

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