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Missoltini del Lago di Como

Name: Missoltini del Lago di Como
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 persone
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 missoltini (sun-dried lake fish); 400g polenta taragna; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 bay leaves; to taste salt

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Missoltini are sun-dried lake fish from Lago di Como, grilled with polenta and vinegar. A dish with an intense flavor that captures the essence of the lake and mountains.

Fishing and drying methods have been passed down for centuries in the small lakeside villages.

Preparation

1
Prepare the polenta taragna (40 minutes).
2
Rinse the missoltini to remove excess oil.
3
Grill them for 3-4 minutes per side with bay leaves.
4
Arrange on a bed of hot polenta.
5
Dress with vinegar and olive oil.
6
Serve immediately, piping hot.

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Chef's Tips

Authentic missoltini from Lago di Como are rare and highly prized. Polenta taragna is the traditional accompaniment.

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