Bolinhos de Bacalhau
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5.0
3 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Resting Time
1 d
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
40 bolinhos
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Portuguese
Bolinhos de Bacalhau
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Bolinhos de bacalhau are delicious traditional fish cakes from Portugal. Those torpedo-shaped fish patties are prepared with salt cod, mashed potatoes, egg, onion and parsley.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb bacalhau (salt cod)
- 1¼ lb potatoes
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 1 bunch parsley , chopped
- 2 eggs , lightly beaten
- salt
- vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- lime
Equipment
- food processor
Instructions
- Soak the salt cod in water for at least 24 hours, changing the water 2 to 3 times.
- Boil the potatoes with the skin for about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove them from the pot, let cool, then peel them.
- Mash the potatoes with a ricer or a grater, but not with a food processor or blender to maintain a certain consistency.
- Remove the cod from the soaking water.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Reduce to medium heat and cook the cod for about 8 minutes.
- Remove the cod from the pot and let cool for a few minutes.
- Remove the skin and bones.
- Add the cod to the food processor and pulse a few times to shred into fine pieces.
- In a large bowl, add the cod, onion, parsley, mashed potatoes and beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly.
- Using two tablespoons, shape the bolinhos into a torpedo or quenelle shape. Alternatively, you can form round balls with wet hands.
- Fry the bolinhos for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain them on a plate lined with paper towel.
- Serve hot with a few wedges of lime.
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