Cod fritters: the recipe for delicious and crispy fritters
THE cod fritters they are a tasty and inviting recipe, now considered a must for special and festive occasions, such as Christmas Eve dinner. Typical of the Neapolitan and Genoese tradition, you can serve these delicious crispy bites as antipastifinger food or a delicious alternative to classic fried cod.
The recipe is really simple and quick to do. Prefer desalted cod or, alternatively, let the fillets soften in water for at least 48 hours, so as to eliminate all the salt, changing the water several times a day. The cod is then cut into small pieces and dipped in a batter made from flour, water, aromatic herbs and baking powder.
At this point the cod cubes are dipped in very hot seed oil and fried until golden, for a crispy end result on the outside and sweet at heart. To make your cod fritters even tastier, enrich the batter with chopped black olives or chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
You can replace the parsley with marjoram or garlic aromas you prefer, while, for an even softer and more delicate filling, you can add boiled potatoes and mashed potatoes. You can use sparkling water for the batter, which is still ice cold: this will give you a more airy and almost impalpable fry.
Find out how to make cod fritters by following the step-by-step procedure and advice. Also try the Roman-style fried cod.
How to prepare cod fritters
Step 1
Step 1
Put the yeast in a bowl 1.
Put the yeast in a bowl 1.
2nd step
2nd step
Pour water 2.
Pour water 2.
Step 3
Step 3
Melt while whisking 3.
Melt while whisking 3.
Step 4
Step 4
Pour the flour 4.
Pour the flour 4.
Step 5
Step 5
Incorporate well by mixing with a whisk 5.
Incorporate well by mixing with a whisk 5.
Step 6
Step 6
In a saucepan, cook the cod in plenty of water for 20 minutes; at this point drain it well, remove the skin and chop it 6.
In a saucepan, cook the cod in plenty of water for 20 minutes; at this point drain it well, remove the skin and chop it 6.
Step 7
Step 7
Pour the minced cod into the batter, cover with transparent film 7 and let it rest in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
Pour the minced cod into the batter, cover with transparent film 7 and let it rest in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
Step 8
Step 8
Heat plenty of oil in a small skillet with high sides, pour in the mixture, a spoonful at a time, and cook until golden brown: this will take a few minutes; Drain the pancakes on absorbent paper and season with salt 8.
Heat plenty of oil in a small skillet with high sides, pour in the mixture, a spoonful at a time, and cook until golden brown: this will take a few minutes; Drain the pancakes on absorbent paper and season with salt 8.
Step 9
Step 9
Bring to the table and serve hot pancakes 9.
Bring to the table and serve hot pancakes 9.
storage
It is advisable to fry the cod fritters and enjoy them hot at the time.
