Last updated on August 16th, 2025 at 08:53 pm
Corfu Recipe for a Delicious Bianco
Bianco (Italian for “white”) is a delicious fish dish that looks like a soup but is not. One of the most famous dishes of Corfiot cuisine, it can be made with almost any type of fish, even cod. Here’s the traditional recipe for 4 people.
This is a simple recipe that takes about 40–45 minutes to prepare. It’s the same version served by Nikos Belos at Klimataria restaurant in Benitses, Corfu.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized fresh fish (we use cod for this recipe)
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 100 grams (about half a glass) fresh lemon juice
- 3 sliced potatoes
- Black pepper to taste
- 100 grams virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan with 2 glasses of water, garlic, and half a teaspoon of sweet pepper.
- Add the fish and potatoes, making sure they are evenly covered by water. If necessary, add a little more water. Add salt only if the fish is unsalted.
- Cook on medium heat until the fish releases some water but the dish is not watery.
- Check the taste, add salt if needed, then add the lemon juice.
- Let it rest for 30 seconds off the heat, then cover for 2 minutes.
Bianco is quick, simple, and very tasty. Anchovies and similar fish work well, but sardines are too oily for this dish.
Learn more about Corfu’s traditional dishes and local specialties at our Corfiot cuisine hub.
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