Bacalhau cakes 马介休球
Bacalhau cakes is featured among the local specialties of Macau.
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Portuguese-style salt-cod and potato croquettes, suitable as a starter during a sit-down meal.
How it is made
Salt cod is soaked to moderate its salinity, flaked and mixed with mashed potato and seasonings, then shaped and fried. The croquettes are served as small starters or snacks.
Flavour & texture
A crisp golden shell surrounds a soft, savory center with potato body and a recognizable cod flavor.
Local roots & traditions
Salt-cod croquettes reflect Macau's Portuguese culinary connections, where preserved cod is adapted into several restaurant dishes.
How to order Bacalhau cakes
Ask how many pieces are in a portion and eat them hot, using any accompanying sauce sparingly.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 马介休球 for Bacalhau cakes. Ask how many pieces are in a portion and eat them hot, using any accompanying sauce sparingly.