Portuguese Bolinhos de Bacalhau

Enjoy this traditional Portuguese dish with this easy recipe for Bolinhos de Bacalhau! This dish is made with salted codfish, potatoes, garlic, onion, paprika powder and parsley that are cooked together in a skillet before being formed into small balls and fried until golden brown on all sides! Serve hot with your favorite side dishes!

Cooking Equipment:

Large skillet, spoon

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Cuisine:

Portuguese

Keywords:

Portuguese, Bolinhos de Bacalhau, Fish, Potatoes

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

500g salted codfish (bacalhau)

2 potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika powder

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Cooking Instructions:

Soak the salted codfish in cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and flake the fish into small pieces.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion until softened. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Add the flaked codfish to the skillet and season with paprika powder, black pepper and parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until heated through.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before forming into small balls using your hands or a spoon.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with some additional olive oil and fry each ball until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes). Serve hot with your favorite side dishes!

Nutrition:

Calories – 250; Fat – 10g; Carbohydrates – 30g; Protein – 12g List of

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Did You Know?

Portuguese cuisine is characterized by its reliance on fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques.