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Portuguese Baccalhau Fritters with Aioli

Crispy fritters made with salted cod, potatoes, and eggs, served with aioli.

35 minutes4 servings
Portuguese Baccalhau Fritters with Aioli
Photo: Marta Arosio (WMIT) · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours.
  2. Cook the potatoes in their skins until tender, then peel and mash them.
  3. In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flaked cod, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Form the mixture into small fritters.
  5. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the fritters until golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels and garnish with chopped parsley.
  7. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced garlic for the aioli.
  8. Serve the fritters with aioli.
  9. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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