Jul 14 2026
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Cod Brioche Recipe

Inspired by Istros
Time45m
Serves4

battered cod | lemon aioli | sriracha | beetroot pickles

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Ingredients

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Battered Cod

Lemon Aioli

Sriracha

Beetroot Pickles

Brioche Buns

Method

Battered Cod

  1. 1

    Prepare the batter

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the cold sparkling water, mixing until you achieve a smooth batter.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Batter the cod

    Dip each cod fillet into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the cod

    Carefully place the battered cod fillets into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Lemon Aioli

  1. 5

    Make the aioli

    In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Adjust salt to taste.

Beetroot Pickles

  1. 6

    Prepare the pickles

    In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the cooked and sliced beetroot, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 7

    Assemble the cod brioche

    Cut the brioche buns in half and toast them lightly. Spread a generous amount of lemon aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Place a piece of fried cod on top, followed by a spoonful of beetroot pickles. Drizzle with sriracha sauce and top with the other half of the bun.

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