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Skin and debone the baccalà, then break it onto bite-sized chunks, stir them into the egg mixture, and let them sit for at least an hour. Meanwhile, mince the herbs, chop and wash the beet tops, and pit the olives. |
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Dredge the fish in flour and fry it in a fairly deep pot until the pieces are a pretty golden color, then stir in the herb mixture, the olives, and the beet tops. Cook, stirring, until the beet tops wilt, then mix in a tablespoon or two of tomato paste diluted in a half cup of warm water. |
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Season to taste, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes. Correct the seasoning, let the dish rest for about 10 minutes, and serve. I think this would do nicely with a white wine, for example a Vermentino. |