Cod fritters Recipe | Food From Portugal

salt cod

💰Cheaper: fresh cod

Fresh cod is more accessible and can be used in place of salt cod.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

Flaxseed meal can act as a binder in vegan versions.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Wash and peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes on a large saucepan and season with salt. Add the cod and pour enough water to cover the potatoes and cod. Boil over medium-high heat.

When it starts to boil, reduce to medium-low heat and cook for about 25 minutes. Remove the cod about 5 to 6 minutes after the water starts boiling.

Drain the cod with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly. Remove the skin and bones and flake the cod with a fork.

Wrap the cod in a cloth and crush it against a kitchen table. Set aside.

When the potatoes are cooked, drain them with a colander. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and mash the potatoes with a potato masher.

Add the chopped onion, chopped parsley, pepper, smashed cod, eggs and salt if necessary. Mix everything with your hands until a homogeneous mixture.

With two tablespoons, shape the mixture into quenelles–egg-shaped ovals.

Heat the oil in a deep fryer. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the cod fritters and fry until golden brown.

Transfer the cod fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.

Serve the cod fritters with a delicious tomato rice or peas rice.

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