Bolinhos de bacalhau
Bolinhos de Bacalhau[edit | edit source]
Bolinhos de Bacalhau is a traditional Portuguese dish made with salted codfish. These delicious codfish fritters are a popular appetizer in Portugal and are enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
To make Bolinhos de Bacalhau, you will need the following ingredients:
- 500 grams of salted codfish
- 500 grams of potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation[edit | edit source]
1. Start by soaking the salted codfish in water for at least 24 hours, changing the water several times to remove excess salt.
2. Once the codfish is desalted, boil it in water for about 10 minutes until it becomes tender. Drain and let it cool.
3. In the meantime, peel and boil the potatoes until they are soft. Drain and mash them.
4. Remove any skin and bones from the codfish and flake it into small pieces.
5. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flaked codfish, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley. Mix well.
6. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add them to the codfish mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot.
8. Using two spoons or your hands, shape the codfish mixture into small balls or patties.
9. Carefully place the bolinhos de bacalhau into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown on all sides.
10. Once cooked, remove the bolinhos de bacalhau from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
11. Serve the bolinhos de bacalhau hot with a side of traditional Portuguese aioli or tartar sauce.
Variations[edit | edit source]
While the traditional recipe calls for salted codfish, you can also use fresh codfish or other types of white fish. Additionally, some variations include adding grated cheese or spices like paprika or cayenne pepper for an extra kick of flavor.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
