Brazilian · appetizer
Bolinho de Bacalhau
Bolinho de Bacalhau reads richness 6.0, marine & briny 3.7 and umami 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian appetizer, about 25 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.0 · Marine & Briny 3.7 · Umami 3.4 · Herbaceous 3.3 · Allium 2.9 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Nutty 1.6 · Bitterness 1.3 · Sweetness 1.3 · Heat 1.0 · Salinity 1.0 · Floral 1.0 · Citrus 0.9 · Earthy 0.7 · Fruity 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 1 lb salt cod (bacalhau) desalted and shredded
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 white onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups oil for frying
Time & effort: about 25 hr (50 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 73.1 kcal, 7.7 g protein, 2.2 g fat, 6.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Soak salt cod in water for 24 hours, changing water several times, then boil, drain, and flake finely.
- Mix with mashed potato, eggs, onion, parsley, and black pepper.
- Shape into oval croquettes and fry in oil until golden and crispy on all sides.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Pastéis de Bacalhau (Bolinhos de Bacalhau) — Portuguese
- Bacalhau com Natas — Portuguese
- Crawfish Bisque — Cajun/Creole
- Sopa de Mandioca — Brazilian
- Crawfish Étouffée — Cajun/Creole
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.