Recipe Archives->Spanish->Cod Croquettes

 
Croquetas de Bacalo
(Spanish Salt Cod Croquettes Tapas)
 
200g/7oz bacalo/salt cod (unsoaked weight)
35g/1.5 oz plain flour
2 to 3 cloves garlic
large handful chopped parsley
600ml/1 pint milk
olive oil
breadcrumbs

Soak the salt cod over night, changing the water frequently. Break
up the soaked salt cod into small flakes.  Fry garlic and parsley
in a little olive oil.  Add the salt cod and continue to cook for
1--2 minutes.  Add the flour and mix well before adding the milk
slowly with stirring to give a thick paste, which should be cooked
briefly.  When cool, shape into small oblongs, coat in breacrumbs
and fry gently in oil.

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