Salt Cod Croquettes (Bakaliaro Kroketes)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
450g/1 lb salt cod fillets 1 medium onion, grated 60g/2 oz finely grated kasseri or romano cheese
4 tablesoons plain flour 2 eggs freshly ground black pepper
700ml/1-1/4 pints vegetable oil lemon wedges or skorthalia, to serve



1 Place the salt cod in a bowl and cover with cold water; soak for 24 hours, changing the water three times. Rinse well and place in a saucepan with fresh cold water to cover. Bring to the boil, boil for 2 minutes, then allow to cool. Drain and remove the bones and skin. Shred the cod finely with a fork or chop finely in a food processor. Combine the cod, onion, cheese, flour and eggs with black pepper to taste in a bowl. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.
2 Pour the oil into a deep saucepan and heat well. Drop heaped teaspoons of the cod mixture into the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with lemon wedges or skorthalia.

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