The fried cod bites are a tasty fish main course, easy and quick to prepare. Tender pieces of fresh cod fillet are coated in a batter of eggs and flour. Great to accompany with French fries like fish and chips English-style or with your preferred side dish, such as a fresh salad. You can also add sauces to your liking, such as mayonnaise or a yogurt sauce.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economic
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 10.6 oz cod fillet
- 1 egg (large)
- to taste all-purpose flour
- to taste fine salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
Tools
- Kitchen scale
- Knife
- Cutting board
- 2 Plates
- Tweezers
- Bowl
- Fork
- Frying pan
- Tongs
- Paper towels
- Slotted spoon
Steps
To prepare the fried cod bites…
Take the fresh cod fillet, check that there are no bones, otherwise remove them with fish tweezers, then cut it into pieces.
Pour the flour onto a plate and coat the cod bites well then break the egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork.
Dip the bites in the egg and then again in the flour, and repeat this step once more. If necessary, add another egg.
In a pan, pour the extra virgin olive oil and heat it well. When it reaches the temperature (try dipping a toothpick, bubbles should form around it), gently immerse the bites.
Fry the cod for several minutes until they are well golden, then with a slotted spoon drain them well and transfer them to a plate covered with paper towels.
Finally, salt them and serve the fried cod bites hot.
