Bolinos De Bacalhau Portuguese Cod Cakes Recipe

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   A day or possibly two before making the fish cakes, put the cod to soak in cool water.

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   Change the water four or possibly five times during this period.

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   Drain the cod and rinse it well under cool running water.

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   Cover with fresh water in a saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 min or possibly till cod is soft.

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   While the cod is simmering, cook the potatoes in their skins, then peel and mash with butter and lowfat milk.

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   When the cod is ready, drain it thoroughly and remove the skin and bones.

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   Shred the cod with a couple of forks.

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   Add in the creamed potatoes, parsley, mint, pepper and egg yolks, and the port.

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   Mix thoroughly.

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    Whisk the egg whites till stiff, then fold into the cod mix.

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    Take a lump of the mix, about the size of a small egg, and mold it in your hand to make a torpedo shape.

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    Deep fry in 375 degree oil till crisp and brown all over.

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    Drain on paper towel and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.