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About the Recipe
Cod croquettes occupy pastry shop displays and snack menus throughout the country.
The dough should be firm enough to shape but creamy inside after frying.
Ingredients
- 400 g of shredded desalted cod
- 500 ml of milk
- 60 g of butter
- 60 g of flour
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 eggs
- Fine breadcrumbs
- Wheat flour
- Olive oil or oil for frying
- Nutmeg and pepper
Preparation Method
- Sauté the onion in butter until transparent.
- Add the flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, forming a thick béchamel.
- Add shredded cod and season.
- Cook until it pulls away from the bottom of the pan.
- Let cool completely.
- Shape into croquettes, coat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and drain on paper.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Cold dough shapes better — you can prepare it the day before.
- Fine breadcrumbs give a more uniform crust.
- Serve with lemon and olives.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Milk can be partially replaced with cream.
- Frying can be replaced with a hot oven, using olive oil spray.
Pairing
Sparkling or young white wine. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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