Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in
Seafood Recipes
Crispy outside and tender inside, Portuguese cod fritters blend salt cod and potatoes into a classic Portuguese favorite worth making at home. Make them today.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 45 min |
| Ready In | 1 h |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 452 kcal |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Carbs | 88 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
Ingredients
2 large pieces of salted cod, preferably from the thick loins8 large potatoes (about 1.8–2 kg / 4–4.5 lb total)6 to 8 eggs1 small bunch of parsley, choppedWhite pepper to taste
Preparation
- Start by boiling the salted cod. In another pot, boil the potatoes.
- Once the cod has cooled, flake it thoroughly, removing every single bone.
- Wrap the cod in a clean kitchen towel and rub it vigorously until it turns into very fine strands, almost like threads.
- After the potatoes are cooked, pass them through a food mill or mash them until smooth.
- Combine the potatoes with the shredded cod, then add the eggs one at a time, the chopped parsley, and white pepper to taste.
- Mix well until you have a smooth, uniform dough.
- Using two tablespoons, shape small portions of the mixture into oval fritters, then fry them in hot oil for a few minutes until golden.
(Makes about 40 fritters.)
Recipe & Photo Credit: Pote de Receitinhas
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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