Pataniscas de bacalhau are a savoury snack loved all over Portugal, and the perfect codfish dish for beginners.
They say there are at least 365 ways to cook codfish in Portugal. These crispy fritters are one of the easiest to start with.
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the filling
- 250 g shredded, pre-boiled codfish
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Virgin olive oil, for frying
For the batter
- 75 g flour
- 100 ml cold sparkling water
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, egg and sparkling water into a smooth batter.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, parsley and codfish. Season to taste.
- Cover the bottom of a frying pan with olive oil and heat it well. Test with a little batter.
- When the test sizzles, add spoonfuls of the mixture, flatten them and fry until golden.
- Turn them over and fry the other side. Serve with lemon or hot sauce.
Download the Codfish Fritters recipe (PDF)
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