Pasteis de Bacalhau (Codfish Fritters)
By
Theresa Vieira
@YummyTummies
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This recipe is my husbands grandmother's, given to me by my super awesome mother-in-law.
Ingredients
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1 lbsalted codfish
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1 lbpotatoes
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3eggs, lightly beat
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1 smallonion, yellow, finely diced
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1 Tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
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·salt and pepper
How to Make Pasteis de Bacalhau (Codfish Fritters)
- desalt the cod in water overnight, changing water atleast once.
- Add enough water to pan to boil the potatoes and cod, cook until potatoes are done.
- Remove skin and bones from cod.
- Mash potatoes and cod in a bowl.
- Add the egg, onion, garlic, parsley, salt & pepper, mix.
- Form the fritter - take a soup spoon and scoop a good amount of the cod mixture and place another spoon on top to mold and place on wax paper.
- Deep fry until browned and drain on paper towels.
- Enjoy either hot or cold.
