Antipasto · Veneto

Baccalà Mantecato

Quick answer

Baccalà mantecato is a Venetian whipped salt-cod spread made with olive oil, served on polenta or bread.

Soaked dried cod is poached and beaten with oil until creamy.

A staple of Venetian bacari wine bars.

Region
Veneto
Course
Antipasto

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