Crepes filled with cod and bacon

Method6 steps · about 1 hr 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a bowl, combine together the flour and the salt (1 pinch). Melt the margarine (2 tablespoons) in the microwave; set aside.

   Uses 125 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour · 1 pinch salt for batter · 2 tablespoons margarine

2. 2

   Step 2: In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs (3) and the milk until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture. Then, add the melted margarine and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated.

   Uses 3 eggs · 300 ml (1 1/3 cups) milk · 125 g flour mixed with pinch of salt · 2 tbsp margarine melted in step 1

3. 3

   Step 3: Grease a non-stick frying pan with some butter and heat over low heat. When the butter starts melting, pour small portions of the dough with a ladle until cover completely the bottom. When the first side starts to turn slightly golden, flip with a spatula and cook about a minute or until golden. Repeat the process until the dough runs out.

   Uses Butter for greasing · eggs and milk beaten with salted flour and melted margarine

4. 4

   Step 4: Cook the cod in a saucepan with water for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, drain the cod with a skimmer and let cool slightly. Remove the skin and bones and flake the cod with a fork; set aside.

   Poach cod for filling · 5 minUses 700 grams (1 1/2 pounds) desalted cod · water to cover cod for poaching

5. 5

   Step 5: In a frying pan, add the chopped onion (1 medium), bacon cut into small pieces, a drizzle of olive oil and sauté over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the flaked cod and season with pepper (to taste). Stir and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the béchamel and sprinkle with chopped coriander (to taste). Mix and cook for more 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Uses 1 medium onion · 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) raw bacon · a drizzle of olive oil for filling · Pepper (to taste) · 200 ml (about 1 cup) béchamel sauce · Coriander (to taste) · 700 g cod poached about 5 minutes, drained and flaked

6. 6

   Step 6: Turn off the heat and place small portions of the cod and béchamel mixture over each crepe. Roll the crepe over the filling and serve.

   Uses crepes cooked on both sides and reserved · flaked cod with cooked onion/bacon, bechamel and coriander