PORTUGUESE FISH FRITTERS : " PATANISCAS "

salt cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

In a bowl, combine flour, eggs, and water to create a batter.

Add the fish fillet, finely chopped onion, garlic, red pepper, coriander or parsley, salt, and black pepper to the batter.

Mix until well combined and the batter is smooth.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Spoon dollops of the batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly.

Fry until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes, then flip.

Cook the other side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes more.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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