Portuguese Salt Cod Fritters | Bolinhos de Bacalhau

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Bolinho De Bacalhau (salt cod fritter)
16 ounces of salt cod
16 ounces of russet potatoes, about one very large potato,
1/4 cup flour
1 medium yellow or white onion
3 tablespoons of freshly chopped flat leaf parsley/Italian parsley
2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon of thyme. Fresh or dried
Salt only if needed after you fry one test fritter.
black pepper to taste
2-3 eggs
Oil for frying 24 to 48 ounces.
Check the cod for any small bones that need to been taken out. Finally shred the cod by chopping it, shredding it with a fork, or pulsing it in a food processor.
Cut the potatoes in about 1 inch chunks. Boil the potatoes in unsalted water and cook until tender. Drain the boiled potatoes and put them back in the pot or on a cookie sheet pan and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes to steam off some of the excess water.
Mash the potatoes. After the potatoes have cooled off mix in the eggs and shredded salt cod. Evenly sprinkle the all purpose flour into the mixture while stirring. Add some pepper to taste. Do not add any salt until you have fried one of the fritters and tasted it; if needs more salt at that time add to taste. Because salt cod is naturally salty you probably will not need to add any salt or very little.
This mixture can be made a day ahead of time or frozen for future use.
Get a pot that is at least 5 inches tall. Fill the pot with oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Bring the oil up to about 350°F. Using two spoons shape the cod mixture into the shape of an egg (or roll in a egg shape with your hands.)
Carefully drop the fritters into the oil. Each fritter should take about 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Do not stack the fritters in the oil. Cook the fritters in batches of about 5-8 at a time, depending on the size of your pot.
After you have fried the cod, you can hold the fritters up to four hours on a baking sheet pan and put them in a 325°F oven for about 15 minutes once your guests arrive.
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[@magdaalves4063]

My grandmother was from Camacha, Madeira. I remember her making these all the time.

[@madeiraboy51]

Good and informative lessons. Well done.

[@lauanagirard5195]

I would always eat this at my best friends house every Christmas! His family is from Portugal and his Mom made the amazing saltfish cakes!! She calls it "Bulls" May Maria rest in peace since Covid-19 took her life a few months ago. We shared many great memories and great food together.

[@outportpeople]

We eat a lot of salt cod here in Newfoundland & Labrador, was nice to try something other than boiled fish and potatoes. Made these for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Thanks!

[@JustCookwithMichael]

That is great to hear you had success with the recipe. I’m actually soaking some salt cod today. I’m going to make Bacalhau à Brás tomorrow for my uncles birthday 🍻

[@natalialopes719]

Thank you for this recipe. I always loved these when my aunts made them. Now I also will make these.

[@helenasoares7857]

Hi Just joined ! Im from Madeira island, just browsing on KZbin and found you. Live in 🇺🇸 Thank you

[@ZtothaO]

Love your videos reminders me of home 🥰 thank you

[@catalinacurio]

Lol I’m stalking you so that can cook for my Portuguese family and friends next visit. 😊

[@g4rou1977]

I remember these always being served at the festas in Madeira!

[@JustCookwithMichael]

Thanks, my mom always cooked them around Christmas time.

[@JustCookwithMichael]

Yes I soak the salted cod in water for least 16 hours and up to 48 hours

[@Hauls.with.S]

I ate this in Pick up pintox in Folkestone 😋 it was delicious yummy

[@MissZoSoMoSo]

This looks fantastic but is are the onions sautéed first of fresh?

[@JustCookwithMichael]

Hi, I did not sauté the onions in this recipe. Best of luck, happy new year!

[@puffbella4488]

Thank you Michael, my family is from Madeira too! although my Mãe specifically 😎 from Golden Porto Santo! Love your videos please keep your videos coming! Do you think sometime you can do a video about Sopa de tomato e cebolla? From Madeira of course! Thank you 🙏🌺😊🇵🇹🇺🇸

[@JustCookwithMichael]

Thank you!

[@isabelreed8053]

Hi I didn't see garlic? Could you add or its a no no.

[@JustCookwithMichael]

Hi. Yes, you could add garlic.

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AssaLaM Thank ❤️ YOU

[@TheSilvercue]

Cooking this tomorrow. Salt cod is in water in fridge right now. Cross between this and another recipe.

[@JustCookwithMichael]

That’s awesome. Good luck. My mom always cooked these for Christmas. Great memories.

[@mariafrancisco4588]

You shoud boil the bacalhau before breaking apart

[@e.f.h.3761]

Yes, it is easyer then