Bolinho de Bacalhau

Name: Bolinho de Bacalhau
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 lb desalted salt cod, shredded; 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, mashed; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 cups vegetable oil

A classic Brazilian fritter with crisp golden skin and a fluffy interior of salt cod, mashed potatoes, and fresh herbs.

45 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

BrazilianAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sugar

Ingredients

1 lb desalted salt cod, shredded
1.5 lbs russet potatoes, mashed
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mix 1.5 lbs mashed russet potatoes, 1 lb shredded desalted salt cod, 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
2

Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and fold in 2 beaten large eggs until a firm dough forms.
3

Shape the mixture into small oval quenelles using two spoons.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 350F.
5

Fry the quenelles in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165F.
6

Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Bolinho de Bacalhau keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Bolinho de Bacalhau?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink
Caipirinha drink

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