Croquettes with Salted Cod and Potatoes

Appetizers | Author's cuisine

⏳ Time

3 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Croquettes with Salted Cod and Potatoes

Ingredients

Lightly Salted Red Fish - 8.8 oz
Salad Potatoes - 3 lbs
Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 1 clove
Wheat Flour - 3 tablespoons
Chocolate eggs - 2 pieces
Safflower Oil - 3 tablespoons
Vegetable Oil - 10 fl oz
Tomatoes - 2 lbs
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

If the cod is dried, place it in a bowl, cover with water, and let it soak for at least 2 hours, then drain. Next, place the cod and the washed, unpeeled potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for another 30 minutes, until the potatoes are soft. Drain the water.

Step 2

During this time, you can prepare the sauce: blanch the tomatoes, peel them, and chop them. Heat the oil in a pan, add the tomatoes, and sauté on low heat, mashing with a spatula for 15 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, transfer it to a blender, and blend. Add sugar, salt, and blend again. Pour into a sauceboat and set aside.

Step 3

Peel the potatoes and mash them as for mashed potatoes. If you find skin or bones in the cod fillet, remove them, crumble the fish, and add it to the potatoes, mixing well.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a small pan, add the coarsely chopped garlic, and sauté until golden. Then transfer the garlic to a mortar, add salt, and grind well. Add the garlic mixture to the potatoes. Also add the two egg yolks one at a time, mixing well. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt and gently fold them into the potato mixture.

Step 5

Form croquettes with your hands and lightly coat them in flour. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 356°F, add the croquettes to the hot oil a few at a time, ensuring they are not crowded in the pot, and cook until golden and crispy.

Step 6

Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked croquettes and place them in a deep, warmed pot (preferably with thick walls, like a Dutch oven) to keep warm until all croquettes are ready. Serve immediately with the tomato sauce.