Posted on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in
Appetizer Recipes
Grandma’s delicious cod fritters recipe, crispy, flavorful bites made with cod, potatoes, onions, parsley, and eggs.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 50 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 161 kcal |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Carbs | 13 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
Ingredients
1.76 lbs (800 g) codfish1.1 lbs (500 g) potatoes1 finely chopped onion2 eggsChopped parsley (to taste)Salt and pepper (to taste)
Preparation
- Boil the potatoes and the codfish.
- Once they are cooked, drain the potatoes and mash them using a potato ricer and set aside in a bowl.
- While the potatoes are cooling, clean the codfish by removing the skin and bones.
- Shred the cod using a clean kitchen towel (this will help absorb excess moisture and ensure the cod remains dry).
- Add it to the bowl with the mashed potatoes.
- Mix in the parsley, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Start incorporating the eggs one at a time.
- Continue mixing until the batter reaches the right texture.
- Depending on the potatoes (some retain more water), you might need more or fewer eggs.
- Let the mixture rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- To form the cod fritters, use two spoons to shape them or form them by hand.
Tip: Don’t fry more than 4-5 fritters at a time. Overloading the pan will lower the oil temperature, causing the fritters to absorb more oil and become greasy.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Pagina Receitas
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