Ebru EkşioğluCuisinier de Ligne
18 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A beloved Portuguese snack, pastéis de bacalhau are made by mixing desalted cod with potatoes and parsley, shaping the mixture with spoons, and frying it. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, they are served as an appetizer or snack.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the Mixture

15 min

Mix the flaked cod, mashed potatoes, sautéed onion, egg, parsley, and black pepper.

2

Shape the Fritters

20 min

Use 2 spoons to shape the mixture into oval fritters.

3

Fry

15 min

Fry in oil over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, until golden on all sides.

4

Serve

Serve hot.

Reminder

Refrigerate the uncooked shaped fritters for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 2 months. They are best eaten fresh after cooking. Allergens: Based on the ingredient list, this recipe contains egg and fish. Check product labels for other allergens in packaged ingredients.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
180 kcalCalories
11 gProtein
18 gCarbohydrate
8 gFat
1 gFiber
1 gSugar
420 mgSodium
1.5 gSaturated Fat
Protein 23% Carbohydrate 38% Fat 38%
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