Salt Cod Fritters with Raisins

I can provide you with the recipe for salt cod fritters with a Mediterranean touch thanks to the addition of raisins, which adds a pleasant sweet contrast to the salty flavor of the cod. Here’s how to proceed:

Ingredients

• 300 g of already soaked and desalted cod
• 100 g of flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 bunch of chopped parsley
• 50 g of raisins
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Preparation

1. Begin by rinsing the raisins and soaking them in warm water for about 15 minutes. Then, squeeze out the water and set them aside.
2. Boil the cod in plenty of water until it becomes tender, then drain it and let it cool down.
3. Once it’s cooled, remove the skin and bones and shred the flesh with your hands or with the help of a fork.
4. In a bowl, mix the shredded cod flesh with the eggs, chopped parsley, and well-drained raisins.
5. Add the flour to the mixture, a pinch of salt, and a grind of pepper, and work the dough until it becomes homogeneous.
6. Heat the oil in a frying pan and, when it’s hot, start frying small portions of the cod mixture, using two spoons to shape the fritters into a round form.
7. Fry the fritters until they are golden on both sides, then drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. Serve the salt cod fritters with raisins hot or at room temperature, according to preference.

Curiosity

Salt cod fritters are a typical dish of traditional Italian cuisine, particularly during Carnival and in regions such as Tuscany and Liguria, where they are also consumed during the Christmas holidays. The addition of raisins is an example of how Italian cuisine loves to play with sweet and salty contrasts to create an interesting and satisfying balance of flavors.