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This Portuguese fried cod cakes recipe is very simple to make and delicious, enjoy.

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2 h 55 min

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

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Portuguese Fried Cod Cakes Recipe

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Posted in: Fish / Seafood

Thu, Oct 20, 2016, 04:38

5 out of 5 with 9 ratings

Ingredients

1 lb of bacalhau (salted cod)4 tablespoons of corn flour4 egg yolks5 tablespoons of olive oil4 egg whites2 teaspoons of chopped parsley1 teaspoon of lemon juice

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Directions

Before doing this recipe, you must first soak the cod for 24 to 48 hours, changing the water 3-4 times during that period.
Boil the cod for about 20 minutes, remove bone and de-flake it.
Shred the cod with your hands into small pieces.
Mix the cornflour with the egg yolks in a bowl.
Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and the stiffly beaten egg whites.
Add the cod to the batter, mix well and mold/form into small cakes.
Fry in olive oil in a saucepan on high heat until they are golden.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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