Ole Mouritsen, Klavs Styrbæk

Snack Made from Cod Air Bladder

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Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mouthfeel: How Texture Makes Taste
Mouthfeel

By Ole Mouritsen and Klavs Styrbæk

Published 2017

  • About

Ingredients

  • 1 air bladder from a large cod
  • Neutral-tasting oil for deep-frying
  • Fine salt

Method

  • Using scissors, cut the air bladder free from the spinal column of the cod. Rub off the thin membrane on each side of the air bladder with a piece of paper toweling, together with any bits of blood and innards on it.
  • Dry the air bladder in a food dehydrator at 140°–160°F (60°–70°C) for about 12 hours. The exact time depends a little on the thickness of the air bl