Portuguese Cod Fritters
A traditional Portuguese recipe to make crispy cod fritters with a delicate balance of flavors. Serve as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Portuguese Cod
- ●1 1/2 cups Exquisite All-Purpose Flour
- ●1 cup Flaky Breadcrumbs
- ●1 large Egg
- ●1/4 cup Milk
- ●to taste Salt
- ●1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
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1. Rinse the cod under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and cut into small pieces.
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2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
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3. Add the chopped parsley to the bowl and mix well.
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4. Add the cod pieces to the bowl and gently fold into the mixture.
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5. Gradually add the breadcrumbs to the bowl and mix until the fritter mixture is smooth.
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6. Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
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7. Using a spoon, drop small portions of the fritter mixture into the hot oil.
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8. Fry the fritters until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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9. Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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10. Serve the fritters hot with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.