Recipe of Bolinhos de Bacalhau

Ingredients

• 250g dried salted codfish
• 500g potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Soak codfish in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water several times to desalt. Drain and shred finely.

2. 2

   Boil potatoes until tender, then mash.

3. 3

   In a pan, sauté onions and garlic until golden. Add shredded codfish and cook briefly.

4. 4

   Combine codfish, mashed potatoes, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

5. 5

   Mix until you have a firm dough. Shape into small oval cakes.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry cakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes each side.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels. Serve Bolinhos de Bacalhau hot with a side of aioli or hot sauce. Enjoy!