Cod Cake (Bolinho de Bacalhau)
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Cod Cake (Bolinho de Bacalhau)
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These Brazilian cod cakes (bolinho de bacalhau) make a crispy appetizer to dip in a rosé sauce. The best way to introduce fish to children!
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Ingredients
For the Cod Cake Batter:
- 17.5 ounces Idaho potatoes about ½ kg
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 2½ cups salted cod fillets skinless or skin-removed
- 2 teaspoons green onions finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons parsley or cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons white or yellow onion small diced
- A generous pinch of ground white pepper
- A pinch of ground nutmeg and cayenne pepper
- 3 medium eggs
- ⅔ cups breadcrumbs
- 1 quart about 1 liter vegetable oil for frying
For the Rosé Sauce:
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream chilled
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- A pinch of salt and a pinch of white ground pepper
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Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Wash, peel, cut into cubes and cook the potatoes with 1 teaspoon of salt over medium-high heat in a pan filled with enough water to cover the potatoes (approx. 20 minutes) or until the potatoes are tender. Drain and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Mash potatoes well with a fork.
- De-salt the cod fillets-- Put the cod in a bowl and fill with enough water to cover the fillets. Refrigerate for 24 hours, changing the water about 5 or 6 times. Drain the cod before you start to cook it.
- Then place the fillets in a pan with enough water to cover them and bring to a boil over medium heat. When boiling has begun, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 5-7 minutes. Drain and let cool. Flake the cod with your hands and add to the mashed potatoes.
- Prepare the cod cakes: Flake the cod with your hands and add to the mashed potatoes. Add the green onions, cilantro or parsley, onion, ½ teaspoon of salt, a generous pinch of ground white pepper, and pinch of both nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Stir everything well to form a homogeneous mixture.
- Separate the whites from the yolks of 2 eggs. Add the egg yolks to the potato mixture. Place the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl and beat well with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes or until firm peaks form.
- Using a plastic spatula, fold the beaten egg whites into the potato mixture until completely incorporated. This will give the cakes a more delicate, airy texture.
- In a shallow bowl, beat 1 whole egg and set aside. Pour the breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet and set aside.
- Using a tablespoon, remove a spoonful of potato mixture and roll to make balls about the size of a walnut with shell. Repeat the process until the mixture is used up.
- For breading the cod cakes, roll 1 to 4 balls at a time in the beaten egg and lift out with the help of both a spoon and fork in order to drain off excess egg. Then roll the balls well in breadcrumbs. Repeat this process with all the cod cakes.
- For frying the cod cakes, heat the oil to 350° F (180 ° C) in a deep fryer (it is important that the oil reaches this temperature first before starting to fry, or else the cakes will turn out oily). Fry about 6 cod cakes at a time, for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning at least once to evenly brown the sides.
- Remove cod cakes with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels in order to remove the excess fat. Store in a preheated oven at 190 ° F (about 90 ° C) for up to 15 minutes to keep the cod cakes warm. Serve cod cakes with lemon wedges or rosé sauce (recipe below).
- To prepare the rosé sauce: Mix all the ingredients together until the mixture is homogenous. Place in a ramekin and serve accompanying the cod cakes.
Notes
- STORAGE
- These cod cakes can be fried up to 1 hour before serving and be kept at room temperature. However, before serving, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 390 º F (200 º C) for about 10 minutes or until they are hot.
- If you want to freeze them after they are fried and excess fat removed, place in the freezer in a clean, covered plastic container for up to 1 month.
- To thaw and reheat, remove from the freezer and thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes. Then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and heat in a preheated oven at 390 º F (200 º C) for about 12 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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