Pataniscas in Portuguese Fashion

Patanys are a classic of Portuguese cuisine, perfect for a light lunch or as a appetizer at parties.This dish is made with shredded cod wrapped in a fried dough until golden and crispy.It is a simple recipe, with a flavor that pleases most people.Let's learn to prepare them?

### Ingredients:
- 400 grams of desalted and shredded cod
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 branch of parsley, finely bite
- 200 grams of wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon of yeast powder
- 2 eggs
- Approximately 200 ml of cold water (or necessary to obtain the desired consistency)
-salt (if necessary) and black pepper to taste
- Frying oil (preferably use a neutral oil like sunflower)

### Preparation:

1. ** Cod preparation: **
- If the cod is no longer desalted, start by desalting it: put the cod in a bowl with cold water, soak for 24 hours, changing the water at least 3 times.Once desalted, cook the cod in boiling water for about 15 minutes.Drain, let cool and shred in chips, removing skin and pimples.

2. ** Pasta preparation: **
- In a large bowl, mix the flour with the yeast powder.Add the eggs and start mixing.
- Gradually add the cold water and continue to mix until it forms a homogeneous mass without lumps.Consistency should be similar to that of a thick but still fluid cream to be easily harvested.

3. ** Incorporation of ingredients: **
- Add the shredded cod, onion, garlic and chopped parsley to the dough.Mix well to distribute evenly.
-Season with salt (if necessary, because the cod is already salty) and black pepper to taste.Adjust the texture, if necessary, with a little more water or flour, depending on the need.

4. ** Frying: **
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep frying pan.The oil is at the right point for frying when, when putting a little dough, it begins to fry immediately.
- With the help of a spoon, form small portions of the cod mixture and carefully slide into the hot oil.Do not overwhelm the frying pan to prevent the pataniscas from gathering each other.
- Fry until the pataniscas are golden and crispy, turning them once to fry on both sides.

5. ** Finishing: **
- Remove the pataniscas with a slot and let it drain on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot, accompanied by bean rice or as an appetizer with a lemon cable.

Cod patanys are a traditional delight that brings a unique flavor to your table.Try and surprise yourself with this wonder of Portuguese cuisine!