Bacalà Mantecato

Serves 6 · 60 min prep · 30 min cook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb soaked salt cod
• 1 garlic clove
• about 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• as needed whole milk or poaching water
• to taste black pepper
• for serving polenta crostini

Instructions

1. 1Poach soaked baccalà gently until it flakes; remove bones and skin.
2. 2While warm, beat with a wooden spoon or mixer, streaming oil until fluffy and white.
3. 3Loosen with a spoon of hot milk if needed. Season with pepper (salt carefully).
4. 4Serve on soft polenta or crostini.