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Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑24gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Brantada

How to order / say it
Say it Μπραντάδα — [bran-DAH-tha]
Order I'd like the brantada, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα την μπραντάδα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

A traditional Santorini salted cod fritter with garlic and batter.

Why try it?

Brantada is a legacy dish that encapsulates Santorini's fishing traditions and the island's adaptation of Mediterranean techniques with local flavors.

How it tastes

The fritters are savory and aromatic, with a crispy crust and moist inside, where the saltiness of the cod is balanced by the garlicky batter.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

The dish dates back to the 19th century when salted cod was a staple for sailors and fishermen. Brantada became a comforting and enduring part of local culinary history, perfecting the mix of practicality and flavor.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g salted cod
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 100 ml water
  • 🍋 10 ml lemon juice

Method

  1. 1 Soak the salted cod overnight to desalt.
  2. 2 Blend flour, garlic, and water to form a batter.
  3. 3 Dip desalted cod pieces in batter.
  4. 4 Fry until golden brown in hot olive oil.

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