Salt Cod Fish Balls

Total Time: 8 hrs 36 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb salt cod fish
• 2 cups diced raw potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 soak cod fish in water, preferably overnight then boil for 1/2 hour. meanwhile peel and dice potatoes; boil for 20 minutes. when cool mash coarsely.
• 2 drain, rinse fish under cold water and flake making sure to remove fine bones.
• 3 add butter, pepper and shredded fish to potatoes, mix well.
• 4 form mixture into light, feathery balls.
• 5 dip in beaten egg then breadcrumbs. fry in deep oil in fryer basket until golden brown.
• 6 drain on absorbent paper and serve very hot with your favorite cocktail sauce.