Salted Cod Fritter Recipe

These delicious cod fritters make for a great appetizer or tapa night. Pair with a crisp Albariño and enjoy!

Yield: 4-6

Author: Chef Jorge Montes

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Bacalao Fritters

These delicious cod fritters make for a great appetizer or tapa night. Pair with a crisp Albariño and enjoy!

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onion, diced small
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb salted cod (Bacalao), rinsed in cold water
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp. Tabasco sauce
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp. flour
• 1 large egg
• Flour mixture (¼ cup cornstarch and ½ cup of flour, mixed together)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Canola oil for frying

Instructions

1. Soak the salt cod overnight in water. Drain and wash thoroughly over cold running water.
2. Cut the cod into ½ inch chunks and place in a pot with water, milk and bay leaf.
3. Cook the cod in medium heat until soft for about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. Place potatoes in a pot covered in water with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer until fork tender for about 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Drain them well and place in a large mixing bowl
6. Sauté the onions on medium heat along with the olive oil for about 8 minutes until golden and softened.
7. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with potatoes.
8. Add the cod, Tabasco and parsley to the potato mixture. Mix well
9. In a small bowl, whisk the egg until fluffy and fold into the potato mixture.
10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
11. Scoop out 1 inch pieces of the mixture and make into balls and set on a tray in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to chill.
12. Roll the balls in the flour mixture and shake of the excess flour. Set them back on a tray.
13. Heat up a frying pan with 2 inches high of oil to 350°
14. Fry the balls in small batches for about 2 minutes until golden.
15. Drain on paper towel. Season with salt and serve warm or room temperature.

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