Snack · 55 min · portuguese

Pastéis de Bacalhau

If you like cod (salted, soaked), you’ll love this Portuguese snack — 55 minutes from craving to table. Each serving lands at 333 calories with 18g of protein, so it eats like a much heavier meal. It scales cleanly if you are cooking for more than one.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb Cod (salted, soaked)
• 1 lb Potatoes
• 3 Eggs
• 1/2 Onion
• 1/4 cup Parsley
• 4 cups Vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

Steps

1. Desalt the cod, then simmer 8 minutes; flake fine, removing every bone.
2. Boil the potatoes until very tender and mash completely smooth — lumps make fritters fall apart.
3. Mix the cod, potato, beaten eggs, minced onion, parsley, and nutmeg into a firm paste; season well.
4. Shape into quenelles with two spoons dipped in water; the classic teardrop comes with practice.
5. Fry in 350-degree oil 3 minutes until deeply golden, turning once.
6. Drain on a rack and serve hot; the centers should be creamy, the crusts crisp.

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