🇧🇷 Brazil recipe
Bolinho de Bacalhau
Brought to Brazil by Portuguese immigrants and embraced as a national treasure, bolinhos de bacalhau are golden, crispy salt cod fritters with a fluffy interior of shredded cod and potato. Served hot as a beloved appetizer or bar snack across the country, they are especially popular during Easter and holiday celebrations.
Prep30 mins + 24 hr soak
Cook30 mins
Serves25
Difficultymedium

Ingredients
- 400g dried salt cod (bacalhau), preferably thick center cuts
- 500g starchy potatoes (such as Russet), peeled and quartered
- 1 medium yellow onion, very finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Vegetable oil for deep frying (about 1.5 liters)
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 270
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 13 g







