Episode #17 - Pastéis De Bacalhau (Cod Fish Cakes) Via Nonna Paolone with Special Guest Zeza Paolone

In episode #17 we are in Nonna Paolone’s hometown of Castropignano, Italy with a special guest, ‎Nonna Paolone’s sister-in-law Zia Zeza Paolone. Today, Zia Zeza is going to show us how to make a classic Portuguese lunch which includes Pastéis De Bacalhau (Cod Fish Cakes). These Cod Fish cakes are so tasty and she also shows us how to make red bean rice with carrots. Your family and friends are going to love this, it’s so healthy and delicious. Watch to get the step by step instructions. One important ingredient that both Nonna and Zia always adds to their recipes is cooking with their heart. So, be sure when you make this you do it with all your heart. Enjoy!

PASTEIS DE BACALHAU (Cod Fish Cakes) INGREDIENTS:

• Dried Salted Cod Fish

• 5 yellow potatoes

• 3 Eggs

• Parsley

• Salt

• Pepper

• Onion

• Canola or Vegetable Oil

• Olive Oil

*Before you begin you must let the Dried Salted Cod fish soak in water for 3 days. Change the water twice a day (once in the morning and again at night).

RED BEAN RICE INGREDIENTS:

• ½ of Onion (Chopped)

• Olive Oil

• 1 Canned bean (you can use whatever canned beans you like)

• 1 Cup of Converted Rice (Zeza uses Uncle Bens Original Converted Rice)

• 2 Cups of Water

• 2 Carrots (Sliced)

• Parsley (Chopped)

• 2 Dried Bale Leaf.

• Salt

• Pepper