Cod mousse

Cod mousse

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A delicious cod mousse, prepared in the Belgian style, perfect for a festive meal.

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This cod mousse is a Belgian specialty that will delight seafood lovers. The preparation is time-consuming, but the results are worth it.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time1 hr
  • Cook time4 hr
  • Total5 hr
  • DifficultyHard
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove, oven
  • Estimated cost$4.82 $0.96 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

5 people
  • $1.91
  • $0.29
  • $0.50
  • $0.17
  • $0.13
  • $0.46
  • $0.06
  • $1.26
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash approximately 700g of spiderfish (a type of cod) for 5 servings (about 140g each) over 3 days, changing the water frequently; it is best to purchase the tail section of the fish. ≈ 2 min
  2. After the immersion, remove the skin, bones, and scales, then cut into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
  3. Finely chop the onions and sauté them in oil and butter, making sure they don’t brown too much. ≈ 8 min
  4. Chop the parsley ≈ 8 min
  5. Coat the cod pieces with plain flour, then place them in the prepared onion mixture, in a glass dish. ≈ 3 min
  6. First, coat the cod pieces in flour, then add the milk, a little butter, finely chopped parsley, and salt.
  7. Make sure the milk completely covers the fish. ≈ 3 min
  8. If not, add a little water. ≈ 3 min
  9. Let it simmer…
  10. (approximately 4 hours), while ensuring it doesn’t stick (use a wooden spoon).
  11. Sprinkle with ground black pepper ≈ 2 min
  12. Season with white polenta. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Cod mousse

  • Spider-shaped tuna: 700 grams$1.91
  • 2 medium-sized onions$0.29
  • extra virgin olive oil: 300 ml$0.50
  • white flour: enough quantity for dusting$0.17
  • Allium sativum: one clove$0.13
  • butter: two walnuts$0.46
  • Coffee latte: 1/2 litre$0.06
  • parsley: a bunch$1.26
  • Salt and black pepper: just the right amount.$0.04

Total$4.82

that's $0.96 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Spider-shaped tuna: 700 grams
  • 2 medium-sized onions
  • extra virgin olive oil: 300 ml
  • white flour: enough quantity for dusting
  • Allium sativum: one clove
  • butter: two walnuts
  • Coffee latte: 1/2 litre
  • parsley: a bunch
  • Salt and black pepper: just the right amount.

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