How to make Pastéis de Bacalhau

salt cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium and canned tuna is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while mashed potatoes can be used for cost savings.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

Soak salt cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water several times.

Boil potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.

Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Flake the soaked cod into small pieces, removing any bones.

Combine the cod, mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, parsley, and lemon zest in a bowl.

Mix in eggs until well combined, then season with black pepper.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Form the mixture into small cakes or patties.

Dredge each cake in flour, then coat with bread crumbs.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Drain on paper towels before serving.

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