Salt Cod Beignets With Herbed Yogurt

Ingredients

BEIGNETS
  • 3/4 cup 1/3-inch cubes dried salt cod*
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/4 cup canned evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
HERBED YOGURT
  • 2 7-ounce containers whole-milk Greek-style yogurt**
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons each minced fresh dill, tarragon, parsley, and mint
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Description

Chef Melissa Perello Shows Her Cal-Mediterranean Influence With These Addictive Fried Treats. The Salt Cod Needs To Soak Overnight, So Start One Day Ahead.

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