Portuguese Salt Cod Fritters | Bolinhos de Bacalhau

salt cod

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish or canned tuna can be more accessible and affordable alternatives.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: none

Sweet potatoes add a different flavor and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: none

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder and is suitable for vegan diets.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point for frying.

Soak 16 ounces of salt cod in water overnight, changing the water a couple of times.

Boil 16 ounces of russet potatoes until tender, then let them steam in the oven to remove excess moisture.

Mash the potatoes in a large bowl, leaving some small chunks for texture.

Add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro and 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped Italian parsley to the mashed potatoes.

Chop and add 1 medium yellow or white onion to the potato mixture.

Incorporate 4 eggs into the mixture, making sure to mix well.

If the mixture seems too wet, add some bread crumbs or flour to achieve the right consistency.

Refrigerate the mixture while preparing the salted cod.

Flake the soaked salt cod after rinsing it out to remove excess salt, using hands or a food processor for a finer texture.

Pulse the salted cod in a food processor until shredded, ensuring there are no large chunks.

Combine the shredded salted cod with the potato mixture and mix until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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