Bolinho de Bacalhau

Name: Bolinho de Bacalhau
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 300g salt cod, soaked and shredded; 3 potatoes, boiled and mashed; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Bolinho de Bacalhau/boh-LEEN-yoh deh bah-kah-LYAO/

Also known as: Salt Cod Fritters

About this dish

Crispy fried salt cod and potato fritters, reflecting Portuguese heritage in Brazilian cuisine.

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Ingredients

🐟300g salt cod, soaked and shredded

🥔3 potatoes, boiled and mashed

🥚2 eggs

🌿2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Serves 2

Mix shredded salt cod with mashed potato, eggs, and parsley.

Shape the mixture into small ovals.

Deep fry until golden and crisp.

Drain on paper towels.

Serve hot as an appetizer.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Bolinho de bacalhau reflects Brazil's Portuguese colonial heritage, a popular appetizer at bars and gatherings.

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