Baccalà Mantecato

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried salt cod (baccalà), soaked overnight
• ¾ lb potatoes, peeled
• 2 clove garlic cloves
• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch crusty bread or crostini, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain soaked baccalà. Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add baccalà, potatoes, and 1 crushed garlic clove.

3. 3

   Simmer 15–20 minutes until baccalà flakes easily and potatoes are tender. Drain well.

4. 4

   Mince remaining garlic clove. Transfer baccalà and potatoes to a bowl; discard skin and bones.

5. 5

   With a wooden spoon or electric mixer, mash baccalà and potatoes together vigorously.

6. 6

   Add minced garlic. Slowly drizzle olive oil while beating until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, 5–8 minutes.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a serving bowl and serve with crusty bread.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• wooden spoon or electric mixer
• mixing bowl
• knife and cutting board

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