Crispy Portuguese Cod Fritters Recipe | Pataniscas de Bacalhau | Portuguese Food- Pabs Kitchen

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lighter, while canned tuna is more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Desalinate salted cod fillet if not already done.

Separate the meat from the bones and skin of the cod.

If shredding is difficult, boil the cod for 4-5 minutes to make it easier.

Shred the cod into small pieces and place it into a bowl.

Add 1 cup of milk to the bowl, ensuring the cod is covered, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine 150 grams of all-purpose flour and a bit less than 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.

Finely chop 1 medium onion and add it to the bowl.

Finely chop 1/2 yellow pepper and add it to the bowl.

Chop 12 cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Chop a handful of parsley and add it to the bowl.

Separate 2 eggs, adding the yolks to the bowl and setting the whites aside.

After 30 minutes, drain the excess milk from the marinated cod and add it to the bowl.

Add the juice of 1/2 lemon, salt to taste, and freshly cracked black pepper to the bowl.

Combine all ingredients well.

Add sparkling water gradually, mixing until you achieve a thick batter consistency.

Beat the reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form, using a silicone or plastic bowl.

Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until smooth.

Heat a large pan with plenty of vegetable oil over high heat.

Prepare a plate or tray with paper towels for draining the fritters after frying.

Reduce the heat to a little above medium once the oil is hot.

Using a ladle, scoop a generous amount of batter and carefully place it into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry until the bottom is golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Remove fritters and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Repeat the frying process for the remaining batter, adjusting cooking time based on fritter size and oil temperature.

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