How I Make Portuguese Cod Fritters

Bolinhos de bacalhau or pastéis de bacalhau is a Portuguese dish that is commonly referred to as cod cake or salt cod fritters. It is served hot or cold before meals as an appetizer or as a meal itself. I discovered cod cakes in the “Lisbon” episode of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil.

I actually have no plans of recreating this dish because this kind of fish is unusual in my country. But, coincidentally, after watching Somebody Feed Phil, I saw packs of frozen cod fishes in SNR like as if they’re telling me to cook this Portuguese delight. And here I am, telling you how to make one!

1. Prepare all the ingredients needed.

• 1/4 kilo cod fish
• 1/4 kilo potatoes
• 1 onion head
• 1 garlic bulb
• 1 egg
• Parsley
• Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Bay Seasoning

2. Boil potatoes and cod fish.

3. Cut onion and garlic.

4. After boiling, strain potatoes and cod fish and mash them together with onion and garlic.

5. Season with salt, pepper, bay seasoning and parsley. Add egg.

6. Mold and flatten into patty shapes.

7. Fry.

8. Your Cod Cakes are now done and ready to be served.