Salt Cod Vicenza Style (Veneto)

Fish

Ingredients

Pre soaked salt cod- 2 pounds

Olive oil- 1 1/4 cups

Onions, sliced - 3

Garlic, finely chopped - 2 cloves

Parsley, finely chopped - 2-3 sprigs

Anchovy fillets, finely chopped - 3-4

Flour - 1/4 cup

Salt and pepper

Milk-  2 1/2 cups

Grated parmesan cheese- 2 1/2 tbsps

If the cod is not pre-soaked, soak it in fresh water for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 hours.

Skin and bone the cod, and cut it into large pieces. Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until they begin to brown. Add the parsley and anchovies. Lightly coat the pieces of cod with flour. Arrange them in a baking dish into which they will fit snugly, and pour over the onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper, cover with milk and sprinkle with cheese. Cover tightly and bake in a very slow oven (250F) for 4 to 5 hours, gently stirring from time to time. Serve with a stiff polenta, cut into slices.

Serves 6.