Salt Cod Fritters—Pasteis de Bacalhau

Name: Salt Cod Fritters—Pasteis de Bacalhau
Cuisine: Spanish & Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 pound, salt cod, checked for bones and rinsed thoroughly; 12 ounces, russet potatoes (about 2 small), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 3 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon); 1/4 cup, unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup, milk, whole or low-fat; 1/4 cup, extra virgin olive oil; 1 , large egg, lightly beaten; 1/8 teaspoon, baking powder; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley leaves; 1/8 teaspoon, salt; 1/8 teaspoon, ground black pepper; 4 - 6 cups, vegetable oil, for frying; 1 , lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Appetizers
Spanish & Portuguese
Fish & Seafood

SERVES Makes 24 fritters

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