Pataniscas (Portuguese Salt Cod Fish Fritters)

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.

Soak salt cod for 12 to 24 hours.

Cook salt cod in simmering water for about 10 minutes until it can be broken apart with forks.

Reserve some of the poaching water after cooking the cod.

Chop about a quarter onion finely.

Combine eggs, black pepper, chopped onion, parsley, flour, and the reserved poaching water to create a thick batter.

Heat olive oil to 360-370 degrees Fahrenheit in a frying pan.

Spoon batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Check for doneness by cutting one in half to ensure no liquid egg remains.

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