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No one can resist a delicious codfish fritter, can they? But no one deserves to eat this tasty fish that is too salty, so check out how to desalt cod the best way without losing its saltiness. Remember that this process must be done well before preparing any recipe, depending on the method to be used.
To make the best use of the taste of this fish, it is recommended to buy it dried and well salted, and the day before it is prepared, the food should be desalted. So, we have selected the most traditional way to remove the salt from codfish, and some other step by step videos for you to try at home. Check it out:
How to desalt codfish
- The first step is to wash the steaks well under cold running water to remove all excess salt;
- Then, take a large container with a lid that will fit the codfish well, fill it with cold water, and immerse the fish with the skin facing up;
- Put the lid on and put it in the refrigerator;
- Change the water every 3 to 4 hours, always checking that the water is very cold (you can add some ice cubes to the container);
- To check if the fish is desalted and ready, try a small sliver of the thickest part of the cut.
It is important to point out that the time it takes to rest in water depends on the size of the slice, for example, medium slices take around 24 hours, thick slices up to 48 hours, and shredded or sliced fish 6 hours. Now that you know this method, here are other ways to desalt this delicious fish.
Other ways to desalt codfish
Whatever the dish you prepare, you must always remove the salt from the cod in order for it to be tasty, and to achieve the right consistency. Check out some step-by-step videos on how to desalt cod:
1. how to desalt codfish with hot water
Have you ever thought of desalting the codfish with hot water and more salt? No? Then watch this video that explains how to do this method, and also explains other curiosities about this fish. When ready, drain the water and rinse the codfish under cold running water to remove some of the salt.
2. how to desalt cod quickly with milk
The process of de-salting the codfish with milk is done when the previous method (hot water) was not enough to desalt the fish. Just like in the video above, the codfish must be placed in a pan with milk and brought to the boil. Be careful not to boil it!
3. how to desalt cod with milk
Unlike the previous tutorial, this step-by-step video teaches you how to remove the salt from the fish without first going through hot water. In the video, the codfish is kept in the refrigerator for 10 hours to remove the salt, but it all depends on the size of the codfish slices.
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This step by step video promises to desalt cod quickly and in a very unusual way. The trick to quickly remove the salt from the cod is to use cassava flour. Just be careful not to overdo it and end up taking all the salt out of the fish!
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Or did you leave the recipe too long in the water while desalting the fish? Then watch this video that gives some tips on how to save your codfish, no matter if it was too salty or too unsalty.
Nutritious, codfish is a source of protein, iron, calcium, minerals and other vitamins that bring many benefits to our health. For this reason, a codfish dish, whether at Easter or any other time of the year, is always a good choice. Now that you know how to desalt codfish with hot or cold water, milk, and even with manioc flour, get your piece of fish and venture out.between irresistible flavors and textures!
