Portuguese cuisine
Fish fofos
Flaky fish fofos drizzled with lemon butter sauce for a Portuguese dinner classic.
Fish fofos are crispy, golden-brown parcels of flaky fish stuffed with aromatic herbs and served with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfectly balanced for gluten-free and blood-sugar-friendly diets, this dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
Method
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STEP 1
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Put the fish into a lidded pan and pour over enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer and gently poach for 10 minutes over a low heat with the lid on. Drain and flake the fish.
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STEP 2
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Put the fish, potato, green chilli, coriander, cumin, black pepper, garlic and ginger in a large bowl. Season, add the rice flour, mix well and break in 1 egg. Stir the mixture and divide into 15, then form into small logs. Break the remaining eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly. Put the breadcrumbs into another bowl. Dip each fofo in the beaten egg followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Chill for 20 minutes.
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STEP 3
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Heat 1cm of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the fofos in batches for 2 minutes on each side, turning gently to get an even golden brown colour all over. Drain on kitchen paper and repeat with the remaining fofos.
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STEP 4
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For the onion salad, mix together the onion, coriander and lemon juice with a pinch of salt. Serve with the fofos and mango chutney.
FAQ
Is «Fish fofos» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Fish fofos»?
One serving has 775 kcal, 100.3 g carbs, 24.3 g protein and 28.2 g fat. The recipe makes 5 servings.
Is «Fish fofos» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Suitable for a carb-controlled diet. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.