Portuguese Fish Cakes Recipe / Receita de Pasteis 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.

Peel potatoes, cut them into little pieces, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

Place 2 pieces of cod in a pan, cover with water, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, bring to boil, and cook for 5 minutes.

Drain the cod and set aside to cool.

When potatoes are cooked, drain them and mash them.

Remove all bones and skin from the cod and blend it in a food processor.

Add the processed cod to the mashed potatoes and mix well.

Add eggs, finely chopped onion, and chopped parsley to the mixture and mix well.

Add some salt and pepper to taste.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan.

With the help of two spoons, mold the fish cakes and fry them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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