This is a very appreciated recipe in our country. This salt cod fritters recipe is very simple to prepare, has few ingredients and excellent presentation. Serve with tomato rice! Bon appetit!!!
This is one of those recipes that brings the family together at the table. If you've never tasted it, you'll have to try this typical Portuguese recipe full of flavors and quite crunchy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INGREDIENTS FOR SALT COD FRITTERS
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Cod - The main ingredient of this recipe.
- All-purpose flour - Give consistency to the dough.
- Baking powder - Help the dough rise.
- Chopped parsley, chopped onion, pepper and salt - For seasoning and for adding aroma and flavor.
- Eggs - Gives creaminess to the dough.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE SALT COD FRITTERS
Step 1: Cook the cod in a pot with water for about five minutes. When the cod is cooked, drain the cod with a skimmer and let cool slightly (reserve the cooking water). Remove the skin and bones from the cod and flake it with a fork; set aside.
Step 2: In a bowl, dissolve the flour mixed with the baking powder in a little of the cod cooking water. Stir and add the flaked cod together with the chopped parsley, chopped onion, pepper, eggs and a little salt. Mix well and rectify the seasoning if necessary.
Step 3: Heat the oil in a fryer. When the oil is hot, add small portions of the dough with a tablespoon and fry until golden. Place them in a dish with absorbent paper.
Step 4: Serve the salt cod fritters with tomato rice.
TIPS FOR SOAK THE COD
1. Rinse the cod under cold water.
2. Place the cod with the skin facing up in a large bowl and cover it with cold water.
3. Allow the cod to soak for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 to 12 hours.
4. After 24 hours, taste a small piece of the cod to check for saltiness. If it is still too salty, continue soaking and changing the water until it reaches your desired level of saltiness.
5. The soaking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the quantity of salt the cod have.
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Salt cod fritters
This is a very appreciated recipe in our country. This salt cod fritters recipe is very simple to prepare, has few ingredients and excellent presentation. Serve with tomato rice! Bon appetit!!!
5.00 from 2 reviews
- 500 grams (17 1/2 ounces) salt cod, soaked for 24 hours
- 125 grams (about 1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Parsley (to taste)
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- Pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cook the cod in a pot with water for about five minutes. When the cod is cooked, drain the cod with a skimmer and let cool slightly (reserve the cooking water). Remove the skin and bones from the cod and flake it with a fork; set aside.
- In a bowl, dissolve the flour mixed with the baking powder in a little of the cod cooking water (if the dough becomes very liquid, add a little more flour). Stir and add the flaked cod together with the chopped parsley, chopped onion, pepper, eggs and a little salt. Mix well and rectify the seasoning if necessary.
- Heat the oil in a fryer. When the oil is hot, add small portions of the dough with a tablespoon and fry until golden. Place them in a dish with absorbent paper.
- Serve the salt cod fritters with tomato rice.
Looks delicious 😋