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Portuguese Cod and Potato Fritters

Crispy fritters made with salted cod, potatoes, and a light batter.

30 minutes6 servings
Portuguese Cod and Potato Fritters
Photo: marcelo träsel · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours to remove excess salt.
  2. Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender, then mash them.
  3. In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, flaked salted cod, flour, beaten egg, and milk to form a thick batter.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil, frying until golden brown.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve with a squeeze of lemon.
  6. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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