Salt Cod Beignets with Herbed Yogurt

Name: Salt Cod Beignets with Herbed Yogurt
Yield: Makes about 30 Servings
Ingredients: 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; 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)

Photographer Lendon Flanagan

August 4, 2008

Image may contain Food Dish Meal Platter and Fried Chicken

Recipe notes