Pataniscas de bacalhau salt cod fritters
Crisp, golden salt cod and parsley fritters, lovely with tomato rice or a green salad.
- Time30 min plus soaking
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the salt cod in plenty of cold water in the fridge for 24 to 48 hours, changing the water 3 or 4 times. Taste a flake: it should be pleasantly salty, not harsh.
- 2
Poach the cod for 5 minutes, drain well, then flake it finely, discarding skin and bones.
5 min - 3
Whisk the flour, baking powder, water and eggs to a thick smooth batter. Stir in the cod, onion, garlic, parsley and pepper.
- 4
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan until a drop of batter sizzles at once.
- 5
Drop in heaped tablespoons of batter and fry for 2 to 3 minutes each side until deep golden.
5 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.