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Modern Portuguese Cod Cakes with a Twist

A contemporary version of traditional cod cakes with added vegetables and a lighter batter.

45 minutes6 servings
Modern Portuguese Cod Cakes with a Twist
Photo: Fernanda Steffen · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak salted cod in water overnight to remove excess salt.
  2. Cook potatoes and carrots until tender, then mash them.
  3. In a bowl, mix mashed vegetables, flaked salted cod, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then shape into small cakes.
  6. Fry in olive oil until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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