A single-portion version of polenta and cod, with creamy quenelles of creamed cod on crunchy croutons of taragna polenta. A tasty recipe, ideal for aperitifs and seafood starters.
Creamed cod is a classic of the Venetian tradition, a recipe that celebrates the simplicity and intense flavor of the fish. It is prepared with cod preserved in saltcod in fact, known for its firm and tasty meat.
Traditionally, cod is cooked slowly with aromas such as lemon and bay leaves, then carefully processed to obtain a soft and velvety cream. The addition of olive oil slowly during creaming gives the dish a unique, almost frothy consistency.
In Venetian gastronomic culture, creamed cod is often served accompanied by polenta, both soft and lightly toasted.
For my seafood appetizer, I chose to combine the creaminess of the cod and the crunchy and sandy consistency of the polenta taragna*, not strictly Venetian, I know, but capable of creating a unique balance of flavors and textures.