Cod, Roman Style: Baccala alla Romana
- 1 1/2 pounds baccala
- 1 quart chicken stock, recipe follows
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 pounds chicken wings, backs, and bones
- 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 onions, coarsely chopped
- 4 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 bunch parsley stems
- Soak the baccala in the refrigerator for 2 days in several changes of water.
- Rinse and pat dry.
- Bring the chicken stock to a boil, reduce to a simmer and add the baccala.
- Cook 20 minutes at a simmer.
- Remove the fish, add the garlic, olive oil, milk and salt and pepper to taste, stir well to combine and cook 5 minutes.
- Return the fish to the pot, cook for 5 minutes, then serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until smoking.
- Add all the chicken parts and brown all over, stirring to avoid burning.
- Remove the chicken and reserve.
- Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot and cook until soft and browned.
- Return the chicken to the pot and add 3 quarts of water, the tomato paste, peppercorns, and parsley.
- Stir with a wooden spoon to dislodge the browned chicken and vegetables bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat and cook at a low simmer until reduced by half, about 2 hours, occasionally skimming excess fat.
- Remove from heat, strain, and press on the solids with the bottom of a ladle to extract out all liquids.
- Stir the stock to facilitate cooling and set aside.
- Refrigerate stock in small containers for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
- Yield: 1 1/2 quarts
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/cod-roman-style-baccala-alla-romana-recipe.html (may not work)