Spicy Salt Cod Cakes with Chorizo and Stewed Fava B

Name: Spicy Salt Cod Cakes with Chorizo and Stewed Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces salt cod; 2 quarts milk; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1 1/4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; Pinch crushed red pepper; Salt and black pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/2 cup flour; Essence, recipe follows; 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh fava beans, blanched and peeled; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

6 ounces salt cod
2 quarts milk
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 1/4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Pinch crushed red pepper
Salt and black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup flour
Essence, recipe follows
1/2 pound chorizo sausage, finely chopped
1 cup fresh fava beans, blanched and peeled
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
["Two days before serving, soak the cod in 1 quart of milk in a covered bowl, refrigerated, for 24 hours.", "The next day, discard the milk and rinse the cod well under cold water.", "Replace the cod in the a fresh quart of milk and refrigerate for another 24 hours.", "Remove the fish and rinse under cold water.", "Julienne the fish and set aside.", "In a saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil.", "When the oil is hot, add 1/4 cup of onions, bell peppers, and celery.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Saute for 1 minute.", "Add 1/4 cup tomatoes, cilantro, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon garlic.", "Saute for 1 minute.", "Season with crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.", "Add the cod and saute for 4 minutes.", "Remove from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl.", "Stir in the eggs and bread crumbs.", "Form the filling into 4 cakes, 1/2 cup per cake.", "Season the flour with Essence.", "Dredge the cakes in the seasoned flour and set aside.", "In a saute pan, render the chorizo for 3 minutes.", "Add the fava beans, remaining onions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro and parsley.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Saute for 2 minutes.", "Add the white wine and chicken stock.", "Simmer for 2 minutes.", "In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil.", "When the oil is hot, pan-fry the cakes for 2 minutes on each side.", "Remove the cakes from the pan and drain on a paper-lined plate.", "Season with Essence.", "To assemble, Spoon the stewed fava beans in the center of a plate.", "Lay the salt cod cake on top of the fava beans.", "Garnish with parsley.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

668

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces salt cod, 2 quarts milk, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Spicy Salt Cod Cakes with Chorizo and Stewed Fava Beans falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Salt Cod Cakes with Chorizo and Stewed Fava Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions