Recipe

Hosting a family gathering in Lisbon this autumn? The Geedel Vegetable Chopper simplifies prep for golden fish cakes—shred potatoes and onions quickly, combine with thawed cod, and fry in 25 minutes. These crispy, creamy bites make an easy sharing snack full of crowd-pleasing warmth.

Ingredients

150g frozen cod fillets (thawed, boned, and cut into small pieces)

2 potatoes (about 300g, peeled)

1/4 onion

1 egg (beaten)

60g breadcrumbs

1/4 tsp salt

A pinch of black pepper

1 tsp lemon juice

3 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Prep Potatoes & Onion: Manual Control for Creaminess

Wash and cut potatoes into 2cm cubes. Place them in the Geedel vegetable chopperwith the "dicing blade" and press once lightly to get uniform pieces (this ensures even cooking and no hard lumps when mashing). Boil in cold water for 15 minutes until easily pierced with a fork. Drain thoroughly, then transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork (or use the manual food chopper and press lightly twice for a quicker result).

Peel and slice the onion. Use the onion chopper and press once to create fine mince. Add the minced onion to the potato mash, along with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.

2. Mix Filling & Shape Balls: Easy Even for Beginners

Place the cod pieces into the food dicer chopper with the "coarse chop" blade. Press once to create 5mm dices (avoid over-chopping to retain some texture). Add the cod dices to the potato mixture and mix by hand until well combined.

Take about 20g of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Dip each ball first into the beaten egg, then roll it in breadcrumbs (use the food chopper with container to hold breadcrumbs and prevent mess). Repeat until all mixture is used.

3. Pan-Fry & Serve: The Key to Crispy Outside, Tender Inside

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches about 60% heat (small bubbles form around a chopstick inserted into the oil). Add the fish balls and pan-fry until golden brown on all sides (about 6 minutes, turning 2-3 times to avoid burning).

Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, optionally with Tabasco sauce. The crispy exterior gives way to a tender interior where the fresh fish and creamy potato meld together—warming, satisfying, and sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Conclusion

The Geedel Vegetable Chopper solves key challenges in making cod balls—preventing lumpy potatoes and filling fall-apart—through its manual prep system: the vegetable chopper prepares core ingredients, the manual chopper assists with mashing, and the onion chopper enables tear-free dicing. Using common supermarket ingredients, this approach makes it easy to recreate authentic Portuguese street food at home, delivering guaranteed results without any professional skills required.