Pataniscas de Bacalhau

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Eggs - 2
• Flour - 150 grams
• Parsley - A handful, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
• Salted cod - 500 grams, soaked and shredded

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the shredded cod, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until you get a smooth batter.
3. Add the cod mixture to the batter and stir until well combined.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Using a spoon, drop dollops of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
6. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve the pataniscas de bacalhau hot, with a side of salad or as an appetizer.