Plate of crispy Cod Croquettes


Traditional Cuban Cod Croquettes

Do you want to learn how to make cod croquettes like grandma used to? Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these croquettes are a gem of traditional Cuban cuisine. Perfect as a starter, side dish, or snack anytime.

🥘 Ingredients for Cod Croquettes

  • 150 g of cod (desalted from the day before)
  • 1 liter of milk
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small bunch of fresh parsley
  • ¼ tsp of nutmeg
  • 2 ½ tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ stick of butter
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 150 g of wheat flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Bread crumbs for coating
  • Sunflower oil for frying

 

 

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Cod Croquettes

1. Cook the cod

Boil the cod in the milk. Once it reaches a boil, turn off the heat and let it sit for 2 minutes. Remove, let it cool, and flake the cod, removing skin and bones.

2. Chop the ingredients

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley.

3. Prepare the sofrito

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil with the butter. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until golden.

4. Add the flour

Add the flour and stir well so it cooks and takes color. Then gradually incorporate the hot milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

5. Incorporate the cod

Add the flaked cod, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until the mixture detaches from the bottom of the pan.

6. Finish the dough

Add the chopped parsley, stir, and cook a couple more minutes. Then place the mixture in a container, cover with plastic wrap (directly on the surface), and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

7. Shape and coat

With the cold mixture, form the croquettes, dip them in beaten egg, and coat with bread crumbs. You can shape them into cylinders or rounds.

8. Fry

Fry in plenty of hot oil until golden. Place on paper towels and serve hot.

ℹ️ Additional Information

  • Yield: 40 medium croquettes
  • Preparation time: 45 minutes + 4 h refrigeration
  • Category: Croquettes and Fried Foods
  • Cuisine: Cuban

✅ Tips for Perfect Croquettes

  • For a creamier mixture, you can use part evaporated milk.
  • Let them rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours before frying: this prevents them from breaking.
  • You can freeze them once coated to fry directly later.

📌 Suggested Tags

cod croquettes, Cuban recipes, fried foods, traditional cuisine, Cuban appetizers, homemade cooking

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For the Spanish recipe, visit: Croquetas de Bacalao Cubanas: Receta Típica y Deliciosa.