Salt Codfish Cakes - Bolinho de Bacalhau Recipe

codfish

🥗Healthier: pollock

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Pollock is lower in calories and canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Soak codfish in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and shred the codfish into small pieces.

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash them.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Combine the shredded codfish, mashed potatoes, sautéed onion and garlic, chopped parsley, eggs, and seasonings in a mixing bowl.

Mix until well combined, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.

Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and form into small balls or patties.

Fry the codfish balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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