Bacalhau(Codfish Balls)

Name: Bacalhau(Codfish Balls)
Ingredients: 1 lb. codfish (see note); 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed; 1 sprig parsley; slat (only if using fresh cod); 1 lb. potatoes, boiled and mashed; 1 medium onion, diced fine; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 egg; oil (for frying)

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. codfish (see note)
1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
1 sprig parsley
slat (only if using fresh cod)
1 lb. potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 medium onion, diced fine
1/4 c. chopped parsley
pinch of red pepper flakes
1 egg
oil (for frying)

Directions

1

Boil codfish with garlic and parsley until done.
2

Drain and cool; flake and add onion, parsley and pepper flakes.
3

Boil potatoes and mash them.
4

Stir potatoes into codfish mixture with one beaten egg.
5

Form into generous 1-inch balls or small patties (for fish cakes) and deep fry.