🇧🇷 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
Bolinho de Bacalhau, a Brazil dish

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

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