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bacalao balls

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Sherri Williams
@logansw
Crestview, FL

If you have never tried salt cod fish before, this a great recipe to start off with. These lil' balls are so addictive. You can't just eat 1 or 2. Make plenty because they will go fast. Happy Cooking sw:)

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For bacalao balls

  • 1 lb
    bacalao (salt cod fish, deboned)
  • 5-6 sm
    smashed red potatoes (cooked)
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 lg
    fire roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 2-3
    scallions, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    italian parsley, chopped
  • 1-2 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    spicy seafood seasoning
  • 1 md
    lemon zest, grated
  • serve with spicy sauce of choice

How To Make bacalao balls

  • 1
    soak cod fish in cold water for 8 hours in the fridge. change water 2-3 times
  • 2
    combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl
  • 3
    mix well
  • 4
    roll into 1 inch balls
  • 5
    in a 350 degree fryer, fry 3-4 minutes or until until golden brown. serve with spicy sauce
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