BOLINHO DE BACALHAU (SALT-COD FRITTERS)

Bolinho de Bacalhau (Salt-Cod Fritters) image

Provided by Connie Mccabe

Time 40m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds Norwegian or other salt-cod fillets
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
Salt
Half an onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 large egg yolks
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

The day before cooking, prepare the salt cod by rinsing under cold water. Place the fillets in a bowl and fill with cold water. Refrigerate, changing water occasionally, about 24 hours. The fish should be soft when ready.
Place the potatoes in a pot and fill with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are soft. Drain, mash and set aside.
Drain the fillets and shred into a bowl. Add the potatoes, onion, egg yolks, garlic, parsley and olive oil. Work the mixture until it is blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour oil into a saucepan about 3 inches deep. Place over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, shape the fish mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Test the oil by dropping in a little batter; if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready. Carefully drop a few balls in; do not crowd. Fry until golden, about 2 minutes, then remove and drain. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 75 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 7977 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams