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Pasteis de Bacalhau

Name: Pastéis de Bacalhau
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 777 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Portekiz Mutfağı
Ingredients: 450 gr Tuzlu morina balığı; 650 gr Patates; 3 adet Yumurta; 1 adet Kuru soğan; 0.5 demet Maydanoz; 1 diş Sarımsak; 0.5 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 0.4 çay kaşığı Tuz; 2 su bardağı Sıvı yağ; 1 adet Limon

Portuguese salt cod fritters mixed with potato, egg, onion, and parsley, shaped into ovals and fried until golden.

Hard⏱️ 12 hr 57 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇵🇹 Portuguese🌍 Full translation

35 min prep 22 min cook 720 min rest

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Timeline

Total 12 h 57 min

Prep35 min
Resting/Marinating12 h
Cooking22 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

For the fish

450 gr Salt cod

For the filling

650 gr Potatoes
3 adet Eggs
1 adet Onion
0.5 demet Parsley
1 diş Garlic

General

0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Salt

For frying

2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Vegetable oil

For serving

1 adet Lemon

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Instructions

1
Soak the salt cod in plenty of water for 12 hours, changing the water once.
12 hr
720:00
2
Drain the fish and cook it and the potatoes in separate pots for 18 minutes, until tender.
18 min
18:00
3
Remove the bones from the cod and shred it, then mash the potatoes into a puree.
4
Grate the onion and garlic, then finely chop the parsley.
5
Knead the cod, potatoes, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and salt together, then chill the mixture for 20 minutes.
20 min
20:00
6
Shape the mixture into ovals with spoons and fry in 175°C vegetable oil for 4 minutes.
4 min
04:00
7
Transfer the pasteis de bacalhau to paper towels and serve hot with lemon.

💡 Tip: When soaking salted cod overnight, change the water once; some packages sold in Turkey can stay saltier than expected.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pasteis de bacalhau hot with lemon wedges and optional arugula salad, or add them to a shared appetizer plate.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

Protein source
Vitamin C

Nutrition (per serving)

~330

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 24%Carbs 30%Fat 46%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

This recipe may contain allergens

Seafood
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Pasteis de Bacalhau make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Pasteis de Bacalhau take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 777 minutes in total.
Is Pasteis de Bacalhau difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Pasteis de Bacalhau have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 25g, fat: 17g.
Which allergens does Pasteis de Bacalhau contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Pasteis de Bacalhau belong to?
This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.
How many ingredients does Pasteis de Bacalhau need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

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Instructions

Soak the salt cod in plenty of water for 12 hours, changing the water once.

12 hr

720:00

Drain the fish and cook it and the potatoes in separate pots for 18 minutes, until tender.

18 min

18:00

Remove the bones from the cod and shred it, then mash the potatoes into a puree.

Grate the onion and garlic, then finely chop the parsley.

Knead the cod, potatoes, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and salt together, then chill the mixture for 20 minutes.

20 min

20:00

Shape the mixture into ovals with spoons and fry in 175°C vegetable oil for 4 minutes.

4 min

04:00

Transfer the pasteis de bacalhau to paper towels and serve hot with lemon.

FAQ

How many servings does Pasteis de Bacalhau make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Pasteis de Bacalhau take?

Prep 35 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 777 minutes in total.

Is Pasteis de Bacalhau difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Pasteis de Bacalhau have?

Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 25g, fat: 17g.

Which allergens does Pasteis de Bacalhau contain?

This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Pasteis de Bacalhau belong to?

This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.

How many ingredients does Pasteis de Bacalhau need?

This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

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