Learn how to make a Portuguese delicacy!

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Discover our recipe for pastéis de bacalhau

(salted cod fritters)

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If you can’t wait to sink your teeth into Portugal’s culinary delights, why not try our easy-to-follow pastéis de bacalhau recipe? Plus, click the button to read our foodies’ guide to Portugal.

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A taste of Portugal in your kitchen

Our team have put together a simple recipe for the country’s popular street food, pastéis de bacalhau (salted cod fritters).

This tasty snack or appetiser can be enjoyed hot or cold, and only takes a handful of ingredients to make.

Ingredients

400g of cod
750g of cooked potatoes
1 large onion finely chopped
1 large egg yolk
1 litre of vegetable oil to fry
1 tbsp potato starch
Seasonings: salt, parsley, black pepper, nutmeg

How to make your pastéis de bacalhau

Bring to boil a medium-sized pan and let the cod pieces simmer for eight minutes.
Remove the cod and use the same water to boil the potatoes with their skin until soft.
While the potatoes are boiling, shred the cooked cod.
Once the potatoes are boiled, mash them in a bowl.
Combine the mash, shredded cod and seasonings all together. If it seems too liquid, add the tablespoon of potato starch.
Form the dough into almond-shaped balls by using two teaspoons.
Deep fry the balls in oil until browned.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon and enjoy!