once completed, the cod needs to be boiled in water, flaked and then combined with other ingredients, until ready to be rolled into balls, and fried in good quality oil - if instructions are not followed, the crunchy snack may turn into soggy ball.

once ready, they are typically served with a slice of lime and  are a great accompaniment to a nice cold beer or soda - readers interested in a detailed history of the bolinhos de bacalhau can refer to the correio gourm@nd, a precious source of information on cod balls' facts.