Cod & Potato Tapas

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs salt cod fish
  • 5 cups unsalted potatoes (riced or finely mashed)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak the cod 12 hours or overnight in several changes of cold water.
  2. Drain, place in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer until fish flakes easily when poked with a knife about 15 minutes.
  3. Drain , cool and remove skin and bones.
  4. Shred finely in the food processor making sure ther are no chunks.
  5. Combine cod, potatoes, onion, parsley , lemon juice, nutmeg and pepper. taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Stir in eggs to form a firm , malleable mixture.
  7. Using a dessert spoon scoop up a heaping spoon full of cod mixture. With a second dessert spoon cupped over the first press and form a rounded oval allowing excess to fall back into bowl. Place on a tray. continue with rest of mixture.
  8. In 3 inches of oil heated to 375F deep fry ovals about 8 at a time till golden and crisp. Drain immediately.
  9. Serve with lemon and olives.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

629 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 40.8g 52% DV
Carbs 61.2g 22% DV
Fiber 13.8g 49% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9981.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1124.3mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 45.5mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 58.1mg 65% DV
Calcium 410.3mg 32% DV
Iron 7.5mg 42% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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