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Livarot-style cod

Livarot-style cod

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A classic of Tuscan cuisine, this Livorno-style cod dish is simmered with potatoes, onions, and herbs.

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Recipe from Ensahequ, Caulfield, K.Weise and 4 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Bacala à la livournaise is a traditional Italian dish, typical of the Livorno region in Tuscany.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$1.60 $0.40 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.86
  • $0.15
  • $0.13
  • $0.46

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Use pre-drained sardines, then cut them into pieces approximately 5x6 cm in size. Generously coat the pieces with all-purpose flour, then fry them in extra virgin olive oil, and finally deglaze with white wine.
  2. In addition to preparing a mixture of garlic, thinly sliced onions, and a small amount of chili pepper (the amount to be determined according to personal preferences, but a moderate amount should be planned), brown the garlic until it starts to turn golden, then add the sliced tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
  3. Place the fried fish in the sauce and let it simmer slowly for about forty minutes, adding a sprig of rosemary.
  4. Add the peeled and diced apples, and continue cooking until they are fully tender. ≈ 3 min
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley after cooking, and season with ground pepper. ≈ 10 min
  6. Another option is to combine everything together – the fried mackerel and tomato sauce – in an oven-safe dish, then bake in the oven at 180 °C. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Livarot-style cod

  • earth apple$0.86
  • onion$0.15
  • white flour$0.13
  • white wine$0.46

Total$1.60

that's $0.40 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • Salted cod, cut into pieces
  • earth apple
  • onion
  • white flour
  • white wine
  • flavors (garlic, parsley, rosemary)
  • Seasonings (extra virgin olive oil, salt, chili pepper, and black pepper)

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