Cod or Salted Cod Fritters are delicious, flavorful, and crispy fritters made with soaked codfish or salted cod, a classic regional recipe from Calabria. Being Calabrian, I often prepare this dish, especially as a Christmas appetizer. My family loves it and it’s also appreciated by children.
It’s a simple recipe prepared with a batter of cold water, flour, herbs, and pieces of soaked codfish or salted cod.
To get very tasty and delightful fritters, just fry them in hot oil in a pan. If you prefer a lighter version, but equally good, just bake them in the oven.
Now let’s find out how to prepare them!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10 pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Cod or Salted Cod Fritters
- 5.3 oz Cod or Salted Cod
- 3/4 cup Semolina Flour
- 2/3 cup Cold Water
- 1 oz Grated Grana Padano
- 1 bunch Parsley
- to taste Salt
- to taste Peanut Oil
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- Pan
- Stove
Preparation for Cod or Salted Cod Fritters
Wash the fillets of soaked cod or salted cod, remove the skin and cut into small pieces, place in a bowl and add the grana, the clove of garlic and the chopped parsley, the cold water (if sparkling, better), the salt and the flour.
Mix and blend the ingredients well to form a soft mixture, not too liquid nor too dry.
Pour the oil into a pan and bring it to the right temperature, spoon the mixture in, flatten with the back of the spoon, and cook the fritters.
Brown the fritters well, turn them on both sides, and then drain on absorbent paper.
Once ready, serve the fritters hot.For more recipes with cod or salted cod click here
Anna recommends…
For baked fritters: it’s better to add an extra tablespoon of flour to the mixture, spoon it into a hot oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until they become golden, turning them during cooking.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I add chopped garlic to the mixture?
Yes, of course, you can add it. I love it, but my children like it less.
Can I cook them in an air fryer?
You can make them by adding a little more flour for a firmer dough, or using baking paper, cook at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, turning them on all sides, but they won’t have the same result as frying in oil.
