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Portuguese Fish Cakes
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4.67 from 9 votes

Portuguese Fish Cakes

Gluten-free traditional fish cakes from Portugal. Torpedo-shaped fish cakes prepared with salt cod, mashed potatoes, egg, onion and parsley.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 32
Calories: 148kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb salt cod fish
  • 1.5 lb potatoes
  • 1 ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup garlic finely chopped
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • Lemons sliced

Instructions

  • Peel and cut potatoes in cube size to boil the potatoes.
  • Chop the parsley finely.
  • Chop the onion finely.
  • Chop garlic very finely.
  • Boil the potatoes for about 30 to 40 minutes and right before they are done put the cod fish in the pot and reduce heat to cook for about 8 minutes. The cod will fall apart and that is when I know it is done.
  • Remove potatoes and cod and drain water completely. Remove the skin and bones from the fish.
  • Once cool to the touch, mash the potatoes and cod together and use a potato masher to press down and remove all excess water. Do not use a food processor or blender to maintain a certain consistency.
  • In a large bowl add the onions, parsley, garlic along with the mashed potatoes and cod and 2 beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly.
  • Using two tablespoon spoons and shape the fish cakes into a torpedo shape. Watch the video for how it’s made.
  • Fry the fish cakes for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Drain them on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Serve hot with a few wedges of lemon.

Video

Notes

Before you make the fish cakes you will need to soak the salt cod in cold water for 24 hours and change the water 2 to 3 times. Keep in the refrigerator over night.

Nutrition

Serving: 32g | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1502mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg