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Pastéis de Bacalhau
Portugal
Found at every Portuguese tasco and cervejaria. Estimated to be Portugal's most consumed snack.
Salt cod fritters — creamy mashed potato and flaked salt cod formed into torpedo shapes and fried until golden. Portugal's most loved snack, eaten at every tasco.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
475 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gsalt cod, soaked 24-48 hours
400gpotatoes, boiled and mashed
1onion, grated
2 clovesgarlic, crushed
3eggs
1 bunchparsley, chopped
black pepperto season
oilfor frying
Method
1
Poach soaked cod. Flake, removing all bones and skin.
2
Mix cod with mashed potato, onion, garlic, eggs and parsley. Season with pepper.
3
Shape into torpedo shapes with two spoons. Fry at 170°C until golden.
Chef's Tip
The mixture must be properly seasoned — salt cod varies in saltiness, so taste before adding any extra salt.
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