Main course
Balchi di Pisca
Balchi di Pisca are savory salt cod and potato fritters, mixed with a rich tomato and pepper sauce, then fried until golden. The process starts with soaking the salt cod, then cooking it with potatoes before mashing them together. A quick sauce of fresh vegetables and spices is blended and mixed in, along with an egg to bind everything. These fritters are shaped into small balls and fried until crisp. If you're looking for a similar dish with a different fish, you could also make these with salmon or other white fish fillets.
Method
6 steps · 1h 10m total
- 01
Soak the Cod
Place the salted cod in a bowl and cover it with fresh water. Let it soak for twenty-four hours, changing the water occasionally. After soaking, discard the water. - 02
Cook and Debone Cod
Once soaked, place the cod in a saucepan and cover it with fresh water. Simmer gently until the fish flakes easily when tested with the tines of a fork.
Strain the cod, reserving a bit of the broth for later use if needed. Carefully debone the cooked cod and set it aside.
